The status of Government's investigation into the September 15 ferry crash in Dockyard remains in the dark.

It has been speculated that a mechanical failure in the breaking system on the ferry, Serenity, played a role in the vessel slamming the dock, sending passengers flying, as spectators looked on.

One passenger, American mother-of-two Jackie Musto, recalled seeing one man lose his teeth while others were left lying on the floor in shock. Twenty people were hurt, although none of the injuries were life-threatening. Mrs. Musto suffered a number of injuries and her 13-year-old son suffered a blow to the head.

Immediately after the incident, it was announced that Serenity was temporarily being held at the Marine and Ports dock for a full analysis.

And insiders in that department have reportedly predicted the catastrophe, complaining that the routine habit of some passengers to remain standing while the vessel berths, despite warning signs asking them to remain seated, was hazardous.

Serenity had 47 passengers aboard at the time of the accident. It prompted Government to reassure the public on the safety of the ferry system by stating: "The Department of Marine and Ports Services assured the travelling public that Bermuda's catamaran ferries continue to be one of the safest modes of public transportation."