A 300 ton Travel-Lift is also available at the marine terminal. The Port is also noted as a location where vessel repair and maintenance can take place and provides all the necessary services, without deviating from major shipping lanes. Port Angeles is the location of the Puget Sound Pilots. All vessels inbound to other Puget Sound locations must secure a Pilot from the Port Angeles station. The Olympic Peninsula, along with the major highway systems, is connected by a network of ferry systems to the metropolitan areas of Puget Sound, as well as Vancouver Island, Canada.
Ferry service is very reliable.
Ferry transportation is in high demand, and therefore no ferry route is ever completely out of commission. Regularly scheduled barge service has been explored by the Port and plans are in place to provide barge service should the need arise. The Port has found that for small cargo movements, truck hauling can be more cost effective. If a company has specific cargo needs, the Port is ready to assist in finding the most economical transportation method. The Hood Canal Bridge is a floating bridge that opens to allow marine vessels to enter and exit Hood Canal.