Breakaway ferry contacted bottom at Trois Rivieres, Canada, during berth shift operations after her tow line broke, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Ro-pax ferry F.-A.-GAUTHIER went adrift on Oct 8, in Trois Rivieres harbor, St. Lawrence river, Canada, during berth shift operation, after her mooring line or tow line broke.
Ship under maintenance
As the ship’s engines were inoperative, she was undergoing scheduled maintenance repairs since Sep 25.
Tugs took control
Two tugs took the breakaway ferry under control. But only after the ship contacted rocky bottom.
Under water survey
Underwater hull damage could have occurred. The ferry is to undergo underwater survey.
About the vessel
Passenger ro-ro cargo ship F.-A.-GAUTHIER, IMO 9669861, GT 15901, built 2015, flag Canada, operator QUEBEC TRAVERSIERS.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
