The 64 meter long, 765 gt ro-ro ferry Sykkylvsfjord allided with the jetty near Stranda, Norway.  The wooden pier splintered from the impact send bits of wood into the air.   No reports of injuries, but many passengers on board where shocked by the loud bang of the impact.   The Sykkylvsfjord suffered damage to one of the ramp gates.   Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.  Reports states the vessel had suffered a malfunction to one of its propellers.