Ferry service on the Keystone-Port Townsend run has been suspended after water was found seeping through the hull of the ferry M/V Klickitat Saturday.

Inspectors from the state ferry system and the Coast Guard examined the ferry Monday afternoon during a round-trip sailing. Ferry officials said based on that examination, the Klickitat will be pulled from service until it can be repaired in a local shipyard. The state does not have another ferry available to substitute for the Klickitat.

The ferry is expected to go into drydock once space is available, but ferry officials warned that drydock space is in high demand due to the upcoming summer season.

Ferry officials said service has been suspended indefinitely.

“We know the suspension of the run will inconvenience travelers, truckers and commuters,” said Traci Brewer-Rogstad, director of marine operations for Washington State Ferries.

“Unfortunately, with other vessels in drydock for annual inspection and repair, there is no available spare vessel at this time. We are working to review all options for service on this route as quickly as possible, but we are currently out of service,” Brewer-Rogstad continued. “We at Washington State Ferries are committed to returning the Klickitat to service as fast as we can.”

The 256-foot-long Klickitat was built in 1927 and extensively rebuilt in 1981.

The vessel can carry a maximum of 617 passengers and 64 vehicles, and has space for 24 commercial vehicles.