The 50 meter long passenger ferry Royal Iris Of The Mersey ran aground on the River Mersey near Cheshire, England.  The ferry sustained hull damage resulting in the hull holed and water ingress. The vessel requested assistance with the Merseyside Fire and Rescue service responding. All 69 passengers and 5 crew were evacuated off the ferry onto a nearby dredger who came to the ferry’s aid. The dredger also assisted using its pumps to dewater the Royal Iris. No reports of injuries. Reports state the Royal Iris was taken to Eastham when the water ingress was brought under control.