Ferry collides with pier in Hong Kong, causing damage and delays

A TurboJet ferry sustained damage after hitting the pier at the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal on Saturday afternoon.

According to a preliminary report from the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA), the ferry bound for Macau experienced a malfunction shortly after leaving the pier, forcing it to return to the terminal. While attempting to dock, the vessel collided with the pier, causing damage to both the ship and the structure.

There were no reports of injuries among the 289 passengers and crew on board. The operator arranged for an alternative vessel so passengers could continue their journey.

DSAMA reported the incident caused delays in ferry schedules between the two regions, affecting not only Saturday but also Sunday and possibly the following days.

In a press statement, TurboJet said that as the vessel awaits inspection and maintenance approval, a “small number of sailings will need to be adjusted in the short term.”
Both DSAMA and TurboJet urged passengers to check schedule changes to avoid travel disruptions.

TurboJet continues reducing ferry fleet

Information from the Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group noted the removal of two vessels from TurboJet’s fleet.

According to the group, two Catamarans (Universal MK 2015 and MK 2016) have had their TurboJet logos removed and been renamed Naim Tugay and Tayyar Tugay.

The two Austal 48M catamarans were reportedly registered in Marmaris, Turkey. An image shared by the group showed the vessels loaded onto a cargo ship bound for Turkey.

The vessels were built in Australia in 2002 and 2004. They were originally named New Ferry LXXXIII and New Ferry LXXXV under New World First Ferry (Macau) ownership, until TurboJet acquired the company in 2011.