Whittier. 26, following nearly a month of crew and route training. System. said. training for the vessel, which should wrap-up by August 12. the ports she will serve in Prince William Sound. benefit is in getting the training taken care of this summer. right away,” he said. 250 passengers and 35 average sized vehicles. a 60 ft. beam and an 8 ft. draft. driving four Kamewa waterjets. speed of 42 knots. It was constructed by Derektor Shipyards of Bridgeport, Connecticut at a cost of $38 million.