Ferry Collides with Pier in Argyll

Monday, February 08, 2010
Posted 09:53 GMT

At 9.40am Clyde Coastguard received a report from Caledonian MacBrayne ferries stating that the MV Isle of Arran had been in collision with the pier at Kennacraig, West Loch Tarbert in Argyll.
 
The ferry was carrying 14 passengers, two commercial vehicles and five cars. All passengers and vehicles have been disembarked and there were no injuries or damage reported to vehicles.
 
The ferry has been made secure alongside the pier. Limited damage has been sustained to the bow doors of the ferry and the pier.
 
For further details contact:
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency Press Office: 023 8032 9401

 

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