Steamship ferry breaks loose, drifts to neighboring dock in Falmouth

FALMOUTH, Mass — The Steamship Authority is investigating after one of the vessels broke loose and drifted to a neighboring dock in Falmouth.

The M/V Sankaty came unmoored from the dock at the Woods Hole Terminal just after 5 p.m. before drifting a short distance to a dock at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, according to the Steamship Authority.

The Steamship Authority says the ship was returned to its normal dock and sustained no damage. The M/V Sankaty will be operating as normal Friday.

“No canceled trips or other operational changes resulted from this incident. The M/V Governor canceled trips, but that was the result of weather conditions,” the Steamship Authority tweeted.

No canceled trips or other operational changes resulted from this incident. The M/V Governor canceled trips, but that was the result of weather conditions. Trips are being diverted from Oak Bluffs Terminal to Vineyard Haven, but that is due to a power outage in Oak Bluffs. 4/5
— Steamship Authority (@SteamshipMA) July 27, 2023