Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled plans Thursday to fully restore the state’s domestic ferry service by this summer. The goal is to get 18 vessels in the water, with another three going through maintenance at various times — a return to levels last seen in 2019.

The first hybrid electric ferry, however, is still on track to launch in June. Despite the conversion process taking 22 months longer than the initially planned year.

Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson: “We must do everything we can to fully restore ferry service to pre-pandemic levels. This decision immediately improves customer service and centers the people.”