WSF TOKITAE

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Mechanical issues in Clinton

The 'Tokitae', serving between Mukilteo and Clinton, suffered mechanical issues at Clinton on April 1, 2022. The vessel needed to go to the Washington State Transport maintenance facility for repairs and remained stationary in Eagle Harbor as of April 3.

Coast Guard Fines Passenger For Laser Strike

On December 27, a U.S. Coast Guard hearing officer fined Washington resident Mark Raden $9,500 for allegedly shining a high-powered blue laser beam at the bridge of the Washington State Ferry Tokitae. The USCG said in a statement that Raden was aboard another Washington State Ferry, the Kitsap, on a route parallel to the Tokitae's on the night of October 22, 2015. Raden allegedly aimed the laser at the bridge of the Tokitae, striking both the master and the chief mate in the eyes and affecting the vessel's safe navigation. In addition to the Coast Guard fine for interfering with the safe operation of a vessel, Raden also pled guilty to criminal charges of reckless endangerment, and was sentenced to 15 days in jail, 240 hours of community service and 24 months of probation. He was also ordered to pay restitution of $3700 to the Tokitae's master and chief mate. http://maritime-executive.com/article/coast-guard-fines-passenger-for-laser-strike

Ferry broke down due to small fire

On Oct 8, 2016, the "Tokitae" broke down, slowing service on the Mukilteo-Clinton route. A pipe connected to the heating system burst in the morning, causing an electrical fire in a small room. No one was hurt, but the ferry was immediately pulled from service. That left the route with just one ship, resulting in lengthy traffic delays. Motorists reported ferry-line wait times of two or more hours. The Edmonds-Kingston and Port Townsend-Coupeville ferries or Deception Pass Bridge were suggested as alternates. Washington State Ferries announced in the morning of Oct 9 that the "Tokitae" was repaired and operating again.