Ship Collision / Allision (Pier) on the Scarlet Lady on 16th July 2023

On 16 July 2023, the cruise vessel Scarlet Lady made unintended contact with a mooring dolphin while attempting to dock at PortMiami, Florida. The allision resulted in superficial damage to the vessel's aft hull but no reported injuries to passengers or crew. The incident caused a brief delay to the vessel's scheduled departure for its Riviera Maya voyage, which departed early the following morning.

The primary cause was identified as strong currents that pushed the vessel's aft section into contact with the concrete mooring fixture. Repairs were completed promptly by the ship's crew and local contractors, and the vessel proceeded with its itinerary intact.

No rescue operation was required. The vessel made contact with a stationary mooring dolphin during docking procedures at PortMiami. The incident was contained to the allision itself, with no injuries reported among passengers or crew onboard.

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• None reported.

Rescued

• No rescue required; all passengers and crew remained safely onboard.

The vessel's crew responded immediately to the allision. Local contractors were engaged to assess and repair the superficial damage to the aft hull. Repairs were completed promptly, allowing the vessel to proceed with its voyage schedule.

The Scarlet Lady departed PortMiami at 1:04 am Florida time on 17 July 2023 for its Riviera Maya voyage. The vessel's itinerary remained unchanged despite the brief delay caused by the allision and repair work.