Lummi Island ferry back in service after repairs
Ferry service to Lummi Island was suspended for nearly three hours because of mechanical issues with the boat, Whatcom County said on social media.
The Whatcom Chief suspended service at about 10:15 a.m. Tuesday citing steering issues with the boat. The boat was fixed and back in service at about 1:30.
The Whatcom Chief has suspended service due to steering issues. Mechanics are on board now. We will send updates as news becomes available.
— WhatcomCountyFerry (@WhatcomFerry) May 23, 2017
The Whatcom Chief has diagnosed the issue and repairs are underway. Time estimate for repairs is approximately 2 hrs.
— WhatcomCountyFerry (@WhatcomFerry) May 23, 2017
Kyle Mittan: 360-756-2803, @KyleMittan
This story was originally published May 23, 2017 at 12:52 PM with the headline "Lummi Island ferry back in service after repairs."