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Ferry services hit after catamaran crashes into pier

CROSS-channel ferry company SpeedFerries has still not resumed services after one of its catamarans crashed into Dover docks on Friday night.

SpeedOne incurred a small hole and began taking water after crashing into the Prince of Wales Pier when it was berthing for the night in force eight winds.

A Dover fire crew was called to assist the ship in pumping the water from the vessel and Dover Lifeboat and Coastguard were put on stand by.

Company spokesman Deborah Cameron said the damage was minor and has been repaired.

The company was awaiting an inspection from safety authorities before resuming services on Monday.

"No passengers were on board at the time of the incident," she said. Eight crew were on board.

Fire and Rescue Blue Watch manager Tony Northcott was in charge of the operation. He said there was no risk of the vessel sinking.

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