Fear in Port of Forio d'Ischia this morning shortly before 11, when the fast monohull “Celestina” hit a rock while docking at the pier.
The vehicle, on a transfer journey from Ischia with no passengers on board, caused a strong ostentation which attracted the attention of the people present in the port area. Fortunately, no crew members were injuredThe emergency services immediately intervened on siteMaritime Authority, which confirmed the damage to the bow of the monohull and excluded any spillage of fuel or lubricants into the sea.
For further technical checks, the intervention of the Italian Naval Register (RINA). Currently, the “Celestina” is still in the port of Forio and in the next few hours it will be transferred to the construction site Napoli for the necessary repairs. In the meantime, the passengers heading to Molo Beverello They were accompanied by bus to the port of Ischia, where they were able to board another hydrofoil made available by the company. An investigation has been opened into the causes of the accidentinvestigation by the Port Authority of Ischia, which will have to clarify the dynamics of the incident and ascertain any responsibilities.
Article published on 27 February 2025 - 13:44