Cause of Washington state ferry grounding near Bainbridge Island revealed
The official cause of a Washington State ferry boat grounding near Bainbridge Island last month was revealed Wednesday.
Washington State Ferries (WSF) found contaminated fuel led to generator failure on the Walla Walla, resulting in loss of propulsion and steering controls. The investigating into how the fuel was contaminated is ongoing.
All fuel currently on board has tested clean, according to WSF. New generator monitoring gauges have been installed on the Walla Walla and Spokane.
The Walla Walla was stranded along the Rich Passage near Bainbridge Island on April 15. The vessel, which was en route from Bremerton to Seattle, ran aground, meaning it was lying on or touching the ground under shallow water.
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