The Port Authority has confirmed that the hull of the MV Blue Wave Harmony was damaged earlier this morning during an incident at the Port of Scarborough.
It notes that at the time of the incident, the vessel was undergoing its sea trial phase, which forms part of the standard operational and familiarisation process.
The Authority says that at the time of the incident, the vessel’s captain was being assisted by a marine pilot, and only its crew was on board.
It notes that all circumstances surrounding the incident currently remain under assessment, but preliminary information indicates that weather conditions, including strong winds, were contributing factors.
The Authority says that the vessel has been secured alongside a berth at the Port of Scarborough and is stable, and that all immediate safety protocols have been activated.
According to the statement, technical teams are conducting damage assessments in collaboration with the vessel operator and the appropriate agencies.
The Port Authority is assuring the public that port operations at the Port of Scarborough related to the scheduled sailings of the inter-island ferries are continuing to operate normally.