ARC INDEPENDENCE

ARC INDEPENDENCE (IMO: 9332925) sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 748 feets and a beam of 105 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 338794000
• IMO: 9332925
• Call Sign: WAIE
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Passenger Vessel
• AIS Type: Passenger

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 2,674 GT
• Length Overall: 88.4 m (290 ft)
• Beam: 16.5 m
• Draft: 3.8 m
• Year Built: 2005
• Hull Material: Steel

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive Type: Z-Drive / Azimuth Thrusters
• Engines: Twin diesel engines driving electric motors
• Bow Thruster: Fitted

Shipyard

• Builder: Manitowoc Marine Group
• Build Location: Marinette, Wisconsin, USA
• Year Delivered: 2005

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Washington State Ferries (WSF)
• Operator: Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
• Country: United States

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS Equipped: Yes
• VHF Radio: Fitted
• Radar: Fitted
• GPS Navigation: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Puget Sound, Washington State, USA
• Route Service: Washington State Ferries network, serving multiple terminals across Puget Sound including routes connecting the Olympic Peninsula and various island communities

Vessel Description

ARC Independence is a Jumbo Mark II class ferry operating within the Washington State Ferries fleet, one of the largest ferry systems in the United States. Built in 2005 at Marinette, Wisconsin, the vessel was designed specifically for the demanding operational requirements of Puget Sound, offering passenger and vehicle transport services. The vessel features a double-ended ferry configuration, allowing it to operate in both directions without turning, a common design feature for efficient terminal operations. It is capable of carrying several hundred passengers along with a significant number of vehicles per sailing. The diesel-electric propulsion system with azimuth thrusters provides enhanced maneuverability in the congested and tidally complex waters of Puget Sound.