M/V Hyak in was in service on Bremerton Run

Starting today, the M/V Hyak is in service on the Bremerton – Seattle run. This boat replaces the M/V Snohomish and the Victoria Express ferries that were assisting with passenger loads on the route.

Hopefully, this will end the string of problems that has plagued Washington State Ferries so far this year.

Update 8:58am: However no longer is in service after an engine failure while coming into Seattle on the 6:20am run. Possible drive shaft failure? No word if the M/V Snohomish and/or Victoria Express will return back to service today.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/351123_ferry14.html

Update 9:01am: Denise Brennan of Victoria Express e-mailed me and passenger only service continues on the Bremerton to Seattle route until probably at least the afternoon hours. It’s a beautiful day to take the ferry over as well!