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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Saturday, September 15,2007
Distribution: All Media

Fast Ferry Serenity Collision

First responders converged on Dockyard due to a marine incident that took place at 12:39pm. The Fast Ferry Serenity was approaching Dockyard with 47 passengers onboard, when the vessel collided into the ferry dock. Twenty people were taken to the hospital and treated for a variety of injuries however, at this juncture none appear to be life threatening.

The vessel has been secured at the Marine and Ports Dock and a full investigation has commenced with the Police Marine Unit in conjunction with the Department of Maritime Administration. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact PC Paul Watson at Marine Unit at 299-4585.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department