A ferry serving Norway’s Hvaler archipelago overshot its berth on Thursday morning and collided with a historic building near the pier on Herfol Island, briefly disrupting transport services but causing no injuries.

The incident occurred at about 0930 hours, when operator Norled announced that the Herfol ferry connection had been temporarily suspended because of an operational issue. The advisory was later removed after services resumed.

According to information from the scene, the ferry Ternen approached the port but continued travelling past its intended unloading point.

The vessel is understood to have missed its berth to starboard and then allided with a retail shop located in the island’s former post office.

Initial reports from the scene suggested the ferry had grounded, but police later confirmed it was an allision after officers inspected the site following media questions.

Norled said the six passengers on board were never in danger and got off the ferry safely. No injuries were reported.

Local mechanic Erik Wydahl, who witnessed the incident, told Aftenposten he believed a technical problem may have caused it. He said the crew tried to stop the ferry but could not slow it down.

The Hvalerferga route, which connects Herfol with other islands in the southeastern Hvaler archipelago, is an important transport link for residents. Passenger travel is free, and vehicles can use the service without charge during the winter season.

Reference: crewmirror