Updated 1:42 pm
The sidelined Steamship Authority ferry Nantucket has returned to service Tuesday afternoon.
There was a piping leak on the vessel Nantucket’s fire mains, which was repaired on Tuesday, and the ferry started sailing again with a 1:15 pm departure from Woods Hole.
The Sankaty, a smaller freight ferry, sailed in the Nantucket’s place in its absence. Due to the Sankaty’s smaller carrying capacity, the ferry line warned customers Tuesday morning that some cutoffs may occur for passengers and also some vehicles will likely need to be accommodated on other trips.
“Some cutoffs may occur, but we don’t expect many based on [vehicle] bookings,” Driscoll said.
The 8:15 am departure from Woods Hole was packed with passengers, some people opting to stand rather than squeeze next to another person.
The ferry line stated it will provide updates as they become available.
The Steamship Authority also opened general summer reservations for the Vineyard route on Tuesday.
Editor’s Note: Updated with resolved status of the Nantucket’s repairs.
