All articles tagged with #ferries
Originally Published 6 days ago — by KOMO
Three aging Washington State Ferries are out of service for urgent repairs, causing reduced service on routes serving Seattle, including one-boat operations and delays, with some vessels expected to return to service by mid-January or early March.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOMO News
Some Washington state ferries are taking alternate routes after the Walla Walla ran aground.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
Long queues and waits of over 12 hours persist for coach passengers at Dover port, with delays blamed on slower border processing and a higher-than-expected number of coaches. Extra ferries laid on overnight on Saturday were not enough to prevent queues increasing through much of Sunday. Officials cite slower border processing and a higher-than-expected number of coaches as causes of the delays. The port said late on Sunday that around 40 coaches were still awaiting immigration processing, down from 111 earlier in the day.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Thousands of coach passengers have faced long delays at the Port of Dover due to lengthy immigration processes at the border and the sheer volume of traffic. The delays coincided with the start of the Easter holidays for many schools, which brought a surge of coaches to the Kent port. The main issue has been passport control in France, with every UK passport holder now required to have their passport examined and stamped. The Port of Dover has declared a critical incident and is working round the clock to clear the backlog. The UK government recommends passengers check the latest advice from their operators before travelling.