This image was captured as the boat crashed into the harbour wall. Picture supplied by Gerard Speers.
An investigation is under way after a collision at Aberdeen Harbour last night.
Witnesses reports seeing a vessel collide with the quay, resulting in concrete and stone “flying into the air”.
The incident happened at around 6.15pm and involved a fishery patrol ship, which was doing a three-point turn at the harbour’s Blaikies Quay.
The manoeuvre resulted in the vessel hitting the quay head-on.
‘Huge crunching sound’
It was witnessed by Gerard Speers, a chartered surveyor who was leaving his office at Union Point when he saw the “unusual event” occur, something he likened to “something you see on YouTube”.
The incident happened at Aberdeen Harbour. Picture by Kenny Elrick / DC Thomson.
He said: ” There was a huge crunching sound, with bits of stone and concrete flying into the air, then the sound of its anchor being dropped.”
Mr Speers also said people had gathered to watch the drama unfold.
A spokeswoman for the Port of Aberdeen, the organisation that looks after the harbour, said: “I can confirm that there was an incident within Aberdeen North Harbour last night and it is being investigated.”
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Investigation launched after boat crashes into pier at Aberdeen Harbour
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