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Ferry destroyed dolphin - port closed

During the departure manoever in Holyhead on Dec 7, 2024, at 0230 a.m., the “Ulysses” allided with a dolphin amid stormy weather with winds gusting above force 10 , brought by the storm Darragh, which collapsed as a result. No injuries were reported, and all relevant authorities have been informed, but Holyhead Port is was closed to marine traffic, and it was expected that the port wizkd remain closed until Dec 10 at 6 p.m. at the earliest, while a thorough assessment was being conducted. Report with video: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/video-shows-moment-holyhead-port-30623145

Allision investigated by MAIB

Marine investigators are looking into the allision of the 'Ulysses' in Holyhead, which damaged one ne of the berths at Terminal 3 - used by Irish Ferries - was damaged in Storm Darragh. Ferry services to Dublin have been cancelled until at least Jan 15, 2025. When storm Darragh hit on Dec 6-7, two separate berthing incidents occurred affecting the Terminal 3 berth used by Irish Ferries. A part of the berth structure collapsed, rendering it unusable, when hit by the starboard side stern of the 'Ulysses'. MAIB inspectors are in the process of making enquiries to better understand the circumstances which may have contributed to the incident. Next steps will be determined once the evidence has been reviewed. All relevant authorities were informed of the incident. A thorough assessment into the extent of the damage and repairs required was ongoing. The closure of the port for ferry services hit the transport of goods, post and passengers in the key run-up to Christmas. Report with photo: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/marine-investigators-looking-holyhead-incident-180314434.html

Ferry sidelined due to technical trouble

The "Ulysses" was not operating on the Holyhead route having docked in Dublin Port in the night of Oct 29, 2018, due to a technical reason. The "Ulysses", having completed a round trip to Holyhead, proceeded upriver to berth in the Alexandra Basin in Dublin but was scheduled to return to service on Nov 1 on the 8.55 p.m. sailing to Holyhead.