Ferry Allision
The 75 meter long ferry Kwale allided with a moored vessel on the Likoni Channel, Kenya. The ferry was about to berth when the crew lost control of the vessel. The Kwale drifted down the channel striking the 119 meter long freighter Sea Wind and just missed a dredger working in the channel. The Kwale suffered damage to its railings and its life rafts were destroyed. Passengers on board were shaken by the incident and rushed to leave the vessel when it reached shore. Reports state several passengers were injured in the stampede. No reports of there was damage on the Sea Wind. No reports of pollution being released.
