The 34-auto Hiyu will operate on the San Juan inter-island route for approximately one week beginning Saturday, June 20 while maintenance on the 144-car Kaleetan is completed.

The Hiyu, the ferry system’s only backup vessel, replaces the 90-auto Sealth on the inter-island route. The Sealth, along with the 144-auto Elwha, 144-auto Yakima and 124-auto Chelan will provide service between Anacortes and the San Juan Islands for the start of the summer sailing schedule. Once the Kaleeten returns to service, it will join the Elwha, Yakima and Chelan, and the Sealth will return to the inter-island route.