Yakima on Predictable Delay Schedule

— from Washington State Ferries —

The M/V Yakima continues to operate at a reduced speed due to propeller damage sustained on April 22, resulting in accumulated delays throughout the day.

•       Daily: delays are estimated to run upwards of 30 minutes or more by late morning

•       Monday–Wednesday: expected to be back on schedule by late afternoon and evening

•       Thursday– Sunday: delays up to 60 minutes or more in the late afternoon and evening due to an additional midday, roundtrip sailing

The M/V Yakima will remain in service at reduced speeds until July 30 when dry dock space is available and repairs can be done. These delays above will be in place for the remainder of the spring schedule (June 23), and we will provide more information about expected delays on the summer sailing schedule closer to its start.

There is currently no relief vessel available to substitute for the M/V Yakima. The M/V Hyak is the designated relief vessel and is running on the San Juan Islands route because the M/V Elwha’s scheduled maintenance had to be extended due to extensive, unexpected steel work on its deck.