The Coupeville ferry was temporarily out of service today after crews found broken terminal equipment.
Washington State Ferries spokeswoman Marta Coursey said around 10:30 a.m. crews discovered movement in the transfer span at the terminal.
“Crews immediately launched a rescue boat, which found several bolts connecting the apron hinge were sheared off or broken,” she said.
The terminal was shut down for several hours, resuming limited service at 1:15 p.m.
Vehicle weight restrictions were limited to 32,000 pounds and loading and unloading will be limited to single-lane travel.
Coursey said a more comprehensive inspection will be done overnight and travel alerts will be issued to inform travelers.