MV Tillikum is a Evergreen State class auto and passenger ferry operated by Washington State Ferries, a child department of the Washington State Department of Transportation.
MV Tillikum specifications
Washington State Ferries vessel data, checked October 25, 2026.
| Class | Evergreen State class |
|---|---|
| Built | 1959, Seattle; rebuilt 1994 |
| Passengers | 596 |
| Vehicles | 87, with room for 28 tall vehicles |
| Length | 310 ft 2 in |
| Beam | 73 ft 2 in |
| Draft | 16 ft 3 in |
| Service speed | 13 knots |
| Propulsion | 2 engines, diesel-electric (AC), 4,600 horsepower in total |
| Tonnage | 2,070 |
Accessible restrooms are available on the main passenger deck and elevator access is available from the auto deck to the passenger deck.
Other amenities include a galley and vending and newspaper machines on the passenger deck.
MV Tillikum is named for the Chinook word meaning “friends” or “relatives”.