Due to the storm affecting the Balearic Islands, the ship carrying 750 passengers from Valencia to Ibiza this Sunday collided with the pier in the port of Ibiza.
As the Balearic Islands Port Authority (APB) reported to Europa Press, the incident occurred after 12:00, when a passenger boat with 750 people on board crossed the ‘Ciudad de Mahón’ route, which covers the route between Valencia and Ibiza. shipping company Grimaldi, Collided with the pier of Ibiza portWhen docking maneuver due to wind.
After the collision, the ship corrected the maneuver and berthed at another quay of Botafoc Ibiza Marina, disembarking all passengers and their vehicles.
As a result of the collision, a leak occurred on the side of the ship, in the hull. For this reason, the Sea Captain prevents you from sailing.
In the face of this situation, passengers going from Ibiza to Valencia in the opposite direction could not board the ‘Ciudad de Mahón’ and They are waiting at the Botafoc Ibiza Marina Maritime Stationa new ship that will take them to their destination.
Until that happens, Grimaldi’s company will be providing food and drink for passengers trapped on the ground due to the storm’s incident, presumably this afternoon.
In particular, passengers who are unable to take their ship to Valencia are expected to do so at 6.30pm today. The shipping company arranged the ‘Ciudad de Palma’ ship, The vehicle, which also belongs to Grimaldi, is the one that took them from Ibiza, deviating from their usual route to Barcelona.