[2] She primarily serves as a maintenance relief boat for other ferries, but also sails regularly on the Mukilteo–Clinton route during the summer peak with her sister ship, the MV Tokitae.
[4] Two other names, Cowlitz and Sammamish, were also considered for the ferry but ultimately rejected.
[5] At the keel laying in May 2016, Suquamish tribe members blessed the boat and were joined by Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Christine Rolfes in a ceremonial weld strike.
[6] The ferry's superstructure was assembled in Tacoma, while the hull and car deck was built in Seattle.
[7] The superstructure was moved to Seattle for final assembly in August 2017 and completed sea trials in July 2018.