Olympic-class ferry

Olympic-class ferry
The Tokitae en route from Clinton to Mukilteo.
Class overview
BuildersVigor Shipyards, Seattle, Washington
OperatorsWashington State Ferries
Preceded by
Built2012–2018
In service2014–present
Planned4
Completed4
Active4
General characteristics
TypeAuto/passenger ferry
Displacement4,384 long tons (4,454 t)
Length362 ft 3 in (110.4 m)
Beam83 ft 2 in (25.3 m)
Draft18 ft (5.5 m)
Depth24 ft 6 in (7.5 m)
Decks5 (2 vehicle decks, passenger deck, sun deck, nav bridge deck)
Deck clearance16 ft (4.9 m)
Installed power6,000 hp (4,500 kW) total from two diesel engines or future lithium-ion battery
PropulsionDiesel (integrated electric propulsion capable)
Speed17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph)
Capacity
  • 1,500 passengers
  • 144 vehicles (max 34 tall vehicles)
Crew14 (12 with sun deck closed)

The Olympic-class are roll-on/roll-off ferries designed for Washington State Ferries (WSF), a government agency in the U.S. state of Washington. They are the newest class in the WSF fleet and intended to replace the Evergreen State-class ferries that are near retirement age. The ferry design is based on the Issaquah-class ferries which have proven to be the most reliable and versatile in the fleet. The Olympic-class ferries are designed to serve all routes and terminals in the Washington State Ferries system.[1] All vessels were built in Washington as required by state law since July 2001.[2]

  1. ^ Goldenberg, Joy. "Ferries - Olympic Class (144-Car) Ferries". wsdot.wa.gov. Washington State Ferries. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  2. ^ Built in Washington Ferries, RCW 47.60.814(17)