Gobernador de Washington exige reanudar servicio completo de ferris tras huelga de ingenieros

Gobernador de Washington exige reanudar servicio completo de ferris tras huelga de ingenieros

El gobernador Bob Ferguson exigió que todos los ferris de Washington State Ferries volvieran a operar la mañana del después de que una huelga repentina de 23 ingenieros marinos paralizara la mayor parte de las rutas el 3 de octubre. La ausencia de los ingenieros dejó a la compañía sin personal suficiente para operar 13 de sus 18 embarcaciones, lo que provocó la cancelación o reducción del servicio en la mayoría de los recorridos del estrecho de Puget, incluidos los enlaces entre Seattle y Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Mukilteo y otras comunidades. La escasez de personal calificado obligó a suspender o limitar el servicio en 13 de los 18 buques, afectando al 72 % de la flota y alterando el transporte en la zona.

Actores

Washington State Ferries Governor Bob Ferguson Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association Kitsap Transit

Ubicaciones

Seattle, Washington, United States Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States Bremerton, Washington, United States Mukilteo, Washington, United States Clinton, Washington, United States Edmonds, Washington, United States Kingston, Washington, United States Fauntleroy, Washington, United States Vashon Island, Washington, United States Southworth, Washington, United States Port Townsend, Washington, United States Coupeville, Washington, United States San Juan Islands, Washington, United States

Artículos

6 de octubre de 2026
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Ferguson urges ferry service to resume Tuesday after engineers’ 'sickout’ stalls fleet
Ferguson urges ferry service to resume Tuesday after engineers’ 'sickout’ stalls fleet

KOMO • 6 de oct 02:20

A sudden absence of 23 marine engineers halted most Washington State Ferries on Monday, prompting Governor Bob Ferguson to demand all vessels be back in service by Tuesday morning.

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5 de octubre de 2026
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Crew call-outs cause major disruptions to state ferry service, 72% not in operation
Crew call-outs cause major disruptions to state ferry service, 72% not in operation

KOMO • 5 de oct 19:18

A shortage of qualified crew members forced Washington State Ferries to cancel or reduce service on most routes on Monday, affecting 13 of its 18 vessels.

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Ferry service snarled across Puget Sound region amid engine worker sick out
Ferry service snarled across Puget Sound region amid engine worker sick out

KUOW • 5 de oct 17:43

A sudden absence of 23 engine-room workers forced Washington State Ferries to cancel or limit most routes across Puget Sound on Monday, prompting Governor Bob Ferguson to promise full service by Tuesday.

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Washington State Ferries routes out of service
Washington State Ferries routes out of service

The Seattle Times • 5 de oct 14:18

A sudden shortage of engine room staff forced most of Washington State Ferries' routes to operate with reduced service or cancel entirely on Monday morning.

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WA ferries cancel multiple routes due to crew shortages
WA ferries cancel multiple routes due to crew shortages

FOX 13 Seattle • 5 de oct 13:40

Widespread employee callouts forced Washington State Ferries to cancel or reduce service on several routes on Monday, prompting officials to urge riders to seek alternative travel options.

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