Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
At the head of the U.S.’ largest ferry system is Steve Nevey, Deputy Secretary, Washington State Ferry (WSF). Nevey transferred from a leadership role at a cruise line to WSF 4.5 years ago, in the teeth of a pandemic. Today, WSF is in the midst of a historic modernization to a hybrid-electric fleet, first converting the ferry Wenatchee, which presented some monumental engineering and logistics challenges, next ordering a trio of new vessels from Eastern Shipbuilding Group in late 2025, the first for delivery in 2030. With Maritime Reporter TV Nevey gives a candid assessment of the primary challenges and priorities for the iconic ferry company.
At the head of the U.S.’ largest ferry system is Steve Nevey, Deputy Secretary, Washington State Ferry (WSF). Nevey transferred from a leadership role at a cruise line to WSF 4.5 years ago, in the teeth of a pandemic. Today, WSF is in the midst of a historic modernization to a hybrid-electric fleet, first converting the ferry Wenatchee, which presented some monumental engineering and logistics challenges, next ordering a trio of new vessels from Eastern Shipbuilding Group in late 2025, the first for delivery in 2030. With Maritime Reporter TV Nevey gives a candid assessment of the primary challenges and priorities for the iconic ferry company.
