When it came time for Washington State Ferries to decide what to do with their vending, galley-service and other retail-concession contracts, WSF and its selection committee chose not to renew its current contracts, and instead signed with the out-of-state hospitality and retail company Centerplate Corporation. "Centerplate brings more than 23 years of experience of providing concessions in a maritime environment for The Steamship Authority in Massachusetts," according to a WSF press release.