Maria-Buono Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On September 4, 2026, the ferry 'Maria Buono' encountered a significant technical issue, preventing it from departing the port of Casamicciola on Ischia. Scheduled for a 4:50 p.m. journey to Pozzuoli, the vessel was compromised when its loading ramp failed, leaving it unable to set sail. Aboard were over 100 passengers alongside approximately 30 vehicles, including commercial trucks. To mitigate the impact of the situation, the stranded vehicles were transferred to an alternate vessel heading to Naples. Meanwhile, this malfunction not only affected the 'Maria Buono' but also resulted in delays for a Caremar ferry intended for Pozzuoli, creating a ripple effect that disrupted other departures from the busy port. The crew promptly worked to rectify the ramp issue, striving to minimize inconvenience to affected travelers.

On June 17, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., the ferry 'Maria Buono' was involved in an allision at the port of Casamicciola while attempting to moor. The vessel had departed from Pozzuoli at 8:15 a.m. During the mooring process, the ship encountered what appeared to be a technical malfunction, resulting in a collision with the quay as it was reversing. The sudden impact caused several waiting passengers to lose their balance and fall onto the deck, leading to chaos on board. In a frightening moment, passengers were thrown from their seats, and some began to panic, fearing possible danger. Emergency services reported that 55 individuals experienced minor injuries, including light bruises and psychological distress, necessitating care at the Rizzoli hospital in Lacco. Among the injured was a woman who required ambulance assistance due to a slight cervical injury. The port master quickly detained the 'Maria Buono' to conduct thorough technical inspections. The ferry sustained damage at both the stern's above-water and below-water sections, and the quay, along with nearby structures, was also affected. RINA inspectors were dispatched to the scene to investigate the incident further. Following the allision, all ferry services from Casamicciola were canceled, while hydrofoil operations continued as planned. To accommodate the stranded passengers, the 'Benito Buono' ferry took over, and the damaged 'Maria Buono' was successfully unloaded and departed for Naples at 4:30 p.m. for repairs. For more details and visuals from this incident, see the articles linked below: [Article 1](http://www.ildispariquotidiano.it/it/incidente-nel-porto-di-casamicciola-feriti-a-bordo/), [Article 2](http://www.cronacaflegrea.it/traghetto-partito-da-pozzuoli-si-schianta-contro-la-banchina-a-ischia-decine-di-feriti-le-foto/), [Article 3](https://www.corrierece.it/notizie-zone/notizie-campania/2017/06/17/incidente-al-porto-nave-va-a-sbattere-contro-la-bachina-29-feriti.html), [Article 4](http://www.ilsecoloxix.it/p/italia/2017/06/17/AS3T9IxH-casamicciola_traghetto_banchina.shtml), [Article 5](http://www.tgcom24.mediaset.it/cronaca/campania/ischia-nave-contro-la-banchina-durante-la-manovra-di-attracco-55-feriti-lievi_3077442-201702a.shtml), [Article 6](http://www.rainews.it/dl/rainews/articoli/Isola-Ischia-nave-urta-la-banchina-numerosi-feriti-lievi-a742b0fb-b18b-4d56-b818-f78911a2f96d.html?refresh_ce), [Article 7](http://www.notizie.it/nave-urta-la-banchina-paura-ad-ischia-50-feriti-lievi/), [Article 8](http://www.quotidiano.net/cronaca/foto/ischia-casamicciola-1.3205664), [Article 9](http://www.ildesk.it/campania/ischia-nave-urta-banchina-a-casamicciola-decine-di-feriti-lievi-in-tanti-temevano-un-attentato/), [Article 10](http://tg24.sky.it/cronaca/2017/06/17/Ischia-nave-urta-banchina-casamicciola-feriti.html), [Article 11](http://www.interris.it/2017/06/17/122011/cronache/cronaca/ischia-traghetto-urta-la-banchina-del-porto-casamicciola-50-feriti.html).