One of the Armas Trasmediterránea fast ferries had an accident yesterday afternoon (Saturday), after crashing into the dock and causing a leak on board in the port of Morrojable in Fuerteventura.
The ‘Villa de Agaete’ was performing a docking manoeuvre which is usually a relatively simple process, when the captain completely misjudged what he was doing and hit the pier whilst turning.
The accident caused a leak on the ferry, which has prevented it from leaving the dock in Fuerteventura whilst it is repaired, causing delays in other sailings.
Fortunately, there was no damage to passengers or vehicles on board the ferry at the time, who were able to disembark after the captain docked the ferry successfully, and Armas had to bring in a replacement so that the service to Gran Canaria could continue.
The ‘Villa de Agaete’ is awaiting evaluation to assess the extent of the damage so that it can be repaired, and to determine whether it can be done in the water or dry dock.
