[PTChamber] PT-Keystone Ferry Service

[Tim]

Dear Chamber Members:

The following is the latest WSF press release regarding the hull  
inspection of the MV Klickitat:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:  Traci Brewer-Rogstad, Director of Marine Operations,  
206.515.3430

Todd Shipyard Gives Klickitat Early Drydock for Repair


SEATTLE - Washington State Ferries Director of Marine Operations  
Traci Brewer-Rogstad announced this afternoon that M/V Klickitat went  
into Todd Shipyard’s drydock this afternoon, ahead of schedule.

The Klickitat was removed from service on the Port Townsend-Keystone  
route on Monday after a crack in the hull plating was detected. The  
ferry run is temporarily closed until the vessel can be repaired.

“Todd Shipyard was able to slip us in between two other drydock  
customers, which we really appreciate,” says Ms. Brewer-Rogstad.  
“This allows us to examine and correct the crack in the hull plating  
that has caused the disruption to our ferry service on the Port  
Townsend/Keystone route.

The length of time the vessel needs in drydock cannot be determined  
until the vessel hull is completely inspected and the amount of  
repairs needed is determined. WSF and the U.S. Coast Guard work  
together in such situations with the shared concern of protecting the  
safety of the vessel and its passengers.

“We know that the suspension of the run is a hardship and an  
inconvenience to many commuters, businesses, tourists and truckers,”  
added Ms. Brewer-Rogstad, “We are hopeful to get the Klickitat  
repaired and operating on the route as quickly as possible. We are  
also continuing to pursue other short-term service options as  
alternatives, if necessary“.

“Returning service to the Port Townsend/Keystone route remains a high  
priority,” continues Ms. Brewer-Rogstad. “We are working with the  
shipyard and the Coast Guard to make sure when the vessel returns to  
service it does do so with everyone’s complete confidence as to its  
seaworthiness.”

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