Ferry Passengers Stranded After Vessel Hits Typhoon Shelter Barrier in Hong Kong
A First Ferry VI vessel carrying passengers to Mui Wo struck a barrier at the Hei Ling Chau typhoon shelter in Hong Kong shortly after midnight on Monday, May 11, 2026. The incident occurred approximately 25 minutes after the ferry departed from Central ferry pier No 6 at 12:30 am. Passengers, who were returning home following Mother’s Day celebrations, reported being violently jolted from their seats and facing difficulties retrieving life jackets during the chaos. They remained stranded on the damaged vessel for over an hour before rescue teams arrived at the scene around 2:10 am. All commuters were subsequently transported to safety at the Mui Wo ferry pier by 2:30 am. A spokeswoman for the Marine Department confirmed that officials are aware of the accident and are currently investigating the details. The event highlights safety concerns regarding maritime transport in the region, particularly during late-night operations. No immediate information regarding injuries or the specific cause of the collision was provided in the initial reports, but the disruption caused significant distress to those onboard during the early hours of the morning.
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Ferry Passengers Stranded After Vessel Hits Typhoon Shelter Barrier in Hong Kong
A First Ferry VI vessel carrying passengers to Mui Wo struck a barrier at the Hei Ling Chau typhoon shelter in Hong Kong shortly after midnight on Monday, May 11, 2026. The incident occurred approximately 25 minutes after the ferry departed from Central ferry pier No 6 at 12:30 am. Passengers, who were returning home following Mother’s Day celebrations, reported being violently jolted from their seats and facing difficulties retrieving life jackets during the chaos. They remained stranded on the damaged vessel for over an hour before rescue teams arrived at the scene around 2:10 am. All commuters were subsequently transported to safety at the Mui Wo ferry pier by 2:30 am. A spokeswoman for the Marine Department confirmed that officials are aware of the accident and are currently investigating the details. The event highlights safety concerns regarding maritime transport in the region, particularly during late-night operations. No immediate information regarding injuries or the specific cause of the collision was provided in the initial reports, but the disruption caused significant distress to those onboard during the early hours of the morning.
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