The ferry Ebba Brahe hit a dock in the port of Granna on the Lake Vattern. The ferry was operatingon regular voyage from Visingso to Granna with 22 cars and 199 passengers. During the maneuvers for berthing on the quay of Granna port, the ship collided with the stone pier. The maneuvering was made with higher speed than usual, which caused the accident. After the collision of the ferry Ebba Brahe, a few passengers fell overboard and several car crashed each other. The ship also suffered sufficient damages in the bow and was not able to continue the planned voyages. A few passengers were transported in the local hospital with slight injuries. The local authorities are investigating the reasons for the accident. The ship was taken to the dry dock for recovery and repair, which will take at least 1 week.
The ferry Ebba Brahe (IMO: 8816900) is ferry, which is operating the Sweeden. The ship has length of 41.00 m, beam of 11.00 m and summer draft of 3.30 m. The ferry has gross tonnage of 334 GRT and capacity for 250 passengers and 25 cars. The ferry was built in 1980 and operates under the flag of Sweden.