LUMMI ISLAND, Wash. — Officials with Whatcom County Ferry Division announced today, Sunday, January 12, 2025, that ferry service was restored shortly before 5pm. Service had been interrupted after a cable was damaged on the island-side ferry terminal.
An announcement at 5pm on Saturday cited a mechanical issue at the Lummi Island terminal. More detailed information followed.
A frayed cable at the Lummi Island ferry terminal has interrupted our ability to provide ferry service this evening (Saturday, January 11, 2025). As a result of this issue, we can only safely operate during specific tides. The tides are in our favor this evening, and we will resume ferry service at 8:00 p.m. Please anticipate delays during this evening’s schedule.
Unfortunately, the tides are working against us tomorrow morning, so all service will be suspended on Sunday until the issue is resolved. Our engineers, mechanics, and ferry crew will work diligently to resume service as quickly as possible tomorrow.
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Click for more information– Whatcom County Ferry Division (8pm, January 11, 2025)
As of Sunday at noon, the Lummi Island ferry remains out of service. Crews have replaced the frayed cable at the island-side terminal and will now reassemble the equipment. This process is anticipated to take two hours.
– Whatcom County Ferry Division (12pm, January 12, 2025)
The Whatcom Chief has returned to service. The ferry will run a regular Sunday schedule with additional runs at the crew’s discretion. Thank you again for your patience during this unexpected maintenance outage. Safety is our highest priority.
– Whatcom County Ferry Division (5pm, January 12, 2025)
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