Whatcom County has finalized a $25 million MARAD grant to replace the 60-year-old ferry Whatcom Chief and rebuild the Lummi Island terminals.
WorkBoat Article: Whatcom County Secures $25 Million for Lummi Island Ferry Replacement
Professional Mariner Article: Eastern gets Go-Ahead from WSF for Two Hybrid Ferries
Eastern Shipbuilding Group has received the go-ahead to build two 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries for Washington State Ferries—the first competitively bid ferry construction in over 25 years—marking a major leap in American shipbuilding and green transportation.