Vigor Industrial has delivered the 'Samish' to Washington State Ferries in the US.
The new Olympic class ferry is worth US$126 million and is aptly named after the local Native American people of Washington. Washington State Ferries is the largest ferry operator in the US and has the second largest ferry system in the world in terms of vehicle traffic.
Measuring 110.41 metres long and 25.34 metres wide, the 'Samish' has an impressive capacity of 144 cars and 1,500 passengers. It will serve the fleet on the Anacortes to San Juan Islands route. Along with more space for tall vehicles, the ferry offers an ADA-compliant, car-deck restroom, flexible seating configurations, improved heating and ventilation and wider stairwells and passengers.
Extra room has been provided for a few more cars and trucks, and wider lanes have been installed for more efficient loading and improved passenger access to vehicles.
New emergency evacuation systems, advanced fire suppression, and two elevators for better accessibility feature as well.
