The U.S. Coast
Guard said it will investigate after the Celebrity Cruises ship Infinity
accidentally struck a dock in Ketchikan, Alaska, on June 3.
There were
no injuries and no pollution from the accident, a Coast Guard statement said.
Photos show
a 10- to 15-foot scrape along the bow above the waterline.
The Infinity
was attempting to dock at the #3 berth at the Ketchikan cruise ship dock. Winds
were gusting to 45 miles an hour, the Coast Guard said.
Afternoon
shore excursions were canceled and passengers were kept on board for several
hours during the investigation, one passenger said.
“Our
personnel are working to determine the cause of this accident and will
work with local partners to ensure the continued safety of those using the
cruise ship docks,” said
Lt. Dianna Robinson, command duty officer at Sector Juneau.
Royal
Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said the Infinity has been repaired and sailed for Vancouver
to begin its June 5 cruise.