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Ferry collides with Somerset dock

The fast ferry <I>Resolute</I>, seen here when she was being built, collided with the dock at Cavello Bay yesterday, injuring two people on-board the vessel.<I></I>

Police are investigating after a ferry collided with the dock at Cavello Bay yesterday morning.Two people on-board Resolute were injured as a result of the accident, which occurred around 8.30am.A police spokesman said: “Two people on-board, a male crew member and a female passenger, apparently received minor injuries as a result.“There were no other injuries reported. The Resolute was also damaged.“A full investigation into this incident is underway and any witnesses, particularly the female passenger on-board at the time apparently injured by the collision, should contact the Bermuda Police Service Marine Unit on 247-1509 or 247-1770 at the earliest opportunity.”Bermuda Industrial Union president Chris Furbert said he was aware of the incident while speaking at a press conference on another matter.Said Mr Furbert: “My understanding was that the pilot was over on one side of the ship — there are controls on both sides and the controls on one side were not operating. The ship did hit Cavello Bay dock.”