MARTHAS VINEYARD

General information

Course/Position

Latest news

Sailing cancelled due to valve trouble

The 'Martha’s Vineyard' had to cancel a morning return trip from Woods Hole on June 23, 2024, because a valve between the fuel storage tank and the daytime fuel tank needed to be replaced. The normal procedures for refueling vessels for daytime use have had to be modified and were taking longer than normal. As a precaution, the trip was canceled to ensure there was sufficient fuel for the crossing. Work was underway to procure a replacement valve.

Crew member tested positive for COBID 19

A crew member from the 'Martha’s Vineyard' has tested positive for the coronavirus. He last worked on the ferry on the watch that began with the noon trip leaving Woods Hole on Feb 12 12, 2021, and ending with the trip arriving in Woods Hole on Feb 13 at 11:30 a.m. He subsequently felt ill and received a test for COVID-19; after receiving the positive test result on Feb 20, 2021, he immediately notified the Steamship Authority. Crew aboard the "Martha’s Vineyard" who may have been in close contact with their infected colleague have been notified. No operational changes or interruptions were anticipated as a result of this incident.

Crew members tested positive for COVID-19

Two Steamship Authority crew members have tested positive for the coronavirus, one on the 'Martha’s Vineyard' and one on the 'Nantucket'. The 'Martha’s Vineyard' crew member last worked on a Vineyard route shift that began at noon on Jan. 10, 2021, and ended at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 11. He was subsequently was identified as being in close contact with individuals who tested positive for COVID-19; the crew member then obtained a test, the results of which were positive. The 'Nantucket' crew member last worked on a shift that began on Jan 7 at 2:45 p.m. and ended on Jan 8 at 2:15 p.m. He subsequently learned that a relative with whom there had been close contact had tested positive for COVID-19. The employee fell ill and obtained a test, the results of which were positive. The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment and Cape Cod Healthcare will help furnish COVID-19 testing for employees from both ferries who may have had close contact with the infected crewmembers, according to a release. These employees will not be allowed to return to work until after a negative test result is received or are cleared to work by a medical professional.