Aquinnah

One day after its debut, the 'Aquinnah' was forced to cancel several trips on the Vineyard route on the morning of June 22, 2025, due to a clogged plumbing system. Four sailings were canceled due to the issue. The ship's women's and ADA restrooms were not draining properly, both due to the plumbing configuration issue that was exacerbated by paper towels and other non-flushable items found in the plumbing, After the drains were clogged, a plan had to be developed to address the issue. Ppassengers with vehicle reservations were placed on other ships on a space-available basis. Bookings for new trips on June 22 were blocked so the ferry could accommodate the displaced passengers. The 'Aquinnah' also experienced some delays on June 23 as vehicles were loaded. The 'Aquinnah' had joined the Steamship’s fleet for the first time on June 21. The first of the new freighters, the 'Barnstable', had missed its inaugural trip on the Nantucket route earlier this year, and the Steamship Company had to fix problems with the ship, including installing a block heater to circulate lubricants. The last of the cargo ferries, the 'Monomoy', is scheduled to complete its stability test on Aug. 20, one of the final steps before a sea trial.