Ferry rammed while docked

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Mini-bulker Trine after collision:

AIS track for Trine before collision:

• A brutal awakening
  It was at 03:00 last night that the bulk carrier “Trine” slammed into the MF “Vardehorn” which was docked at Nesna.
  The seven crew members on board had a brutal awakening, says Waage. The bulk carrier of between 1,500 and 2,000 gross tonnes went straight into the ferry.
• When the crew woke up, they did not understand what had happened. When the captain got onto the bridge, he saw that the ferry was secured with only one cleat and was drifting sideways. They immediately dropped an anchor, preventing them from drifting. If they did the damage could have been even greater.
  MF “Vardehorn” has been towed away from the quay and on its way to the Westcon shipyard.

The damage to the ferry are reported to be extensive. There are dents in the hull plating and the frames are bent. The propellers will not start and there is damage to the bow and the bow port can not be opened.

Source: MF «Vardehorn» ble truffet da det lå til kai på Nesna – NRK Nordland
PS> Sorry, in Norwegian only.

MF «Melshorn» og «Vardehorn»

https://www.scheepvaartwest.be/CMS/index.php/general-cargo/10231-trine-imo-8519241