Overview
- A patrol boat of the Mexican Navy struck a docked Ultramar ferry at the Isla Mujeres pier on Friday, causing visible damage to both vessels.
- Video posted to social media shows the patrol boat approaching the pier without slowing and making contact with the ferry as bystanders shouted warnings.
- The Navy identified the vessel as the patrol boat Uxmal and said a possible failure in the clutch system prevented proper maneuvering during arrival.
- No injuries have been reported and authorities activated standard naval protocols while specialists begin to assess the extent and cost of material damage.
- The incident could prompt administrative reviews of maintenance and procedures for naval units operating in civilian ferry terminals where passenger traffic is frequent.