Coastal Inspiration
The 160 meter long, 1770 dwt ro-ro ferry Coastal Inspiration allided with the wharf at Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. One crewman and one passenger were injured as the vessel’s crew issued a warning before the impact. The Coastal Inspiration suffered only minor damage, but the loading ramp at the terminal prevented vehicles from being unloaded. The vessel traveled to a nearby terminal to allow vehicles to depart. The cause of the hard landing was not reported.