On 23 November, the passenger ferry Xin Chao allided with Central Pier No. 5 in Hong Kong while berthing. No injuries were reported, but the incident caused damage to both the ferry and the pier structure.
At around 9:30 a.m. local time, the ferry was arriving from Cheung Chau and had already come alongside the pier and been secured with mooring lines. According to initial reports, a manila mooring line parted, causing the bow of the vessel to swing forward and strike the pier.
The impact resulted in damage to the ferry’s bow, as well as to several elements of the pier infrastructure, including:
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the pier structure itself,
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a staircase,
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a stone curb,
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a metal canopy,
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and iron railings.
Part of the stair railings broke off, while other sections were visibly bent, and debris from the damaged structures was scattered around the area.
The Hong Kong Transport Department has requested a full investigation to determine the exact cause of the mooring line failure and to assess liability for the incident.
