Coast Guard investigates ferry allision in San Francisco

News Release

U.S. Coast Guard 11th District Pacific Southwest Contact: 11th District Public Affairs Office: (510) 437-3325 After Hours: (510) 772-8865 11th District online newsroom

Coast Guard investigates ferry allision in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard is investigating the cause of a ferry allision that occurred at the San Francisco Ferry Building Friday afternoon. 

A crew member aboard the ferry San Francisco notified Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watchstanders of the allision around 2:40 p.m. 

 

There were reports of two minor injuries that did not require treatment beyond first aid and no reports of pollution.  

 

"The purpose of the Coast Guard's marine investigations is to ensure we understand the cause of the allision and are able to recommend measures that can prevent future incidents," said Lt. Cmdr. Krysia Pohl, Coast Guard Sector San Francisco's Inspections Division branch chief. "Our primary concern in any investigation is safety of passengers and the environment." 

 

Results will be public once the investigation is finalized.

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