Ferry and containership collide off Hong KongFerry and containership collide off Hong Kong

The Marine Department said visibility had dropped to 370m when the collision happened at about 10.30 hrs as a mild and humid maritime airstream brought foggy weather to the territory. According to a spokesman no one was injured and the two vessels only suffered minor hull damage. After an inspection, the ferry was found to be seaworthy and offloaded passengers at its destination. The ferry was carrying 82 passengers and 10 crew members from Shekou in neighbouring Guangdong to Skypier at the Hong Kong International Airport. Numerous cross-border ferries bring passengers connect various ports in Guangdong directly to Hong Kong's airport.

The Hong Kong-registered container ship meanwhile remained at the scene to assist with investigations. The Marine Department is still investigating the cause of the incident.