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A notable maritime incident occurred at the port of Cagliari on October 23, 2019, at 3:30 p.m., involving two vessels operated by Tirrenia. The ferry 'Ariadne' was preparing for its scheduled departure to Palermo, while the 'Massimo Mura' was in the process of entering the port. Complicating the situation, a strong sirocco wind lashed Cagliari, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 kilometers per hour, presenting significant challenges during the mooring operation. Despite the assistance of two tugs, a cable snapped under the strain of the wind, causing the 'Massimo Mura' to drift towards the moored 'Ariadne'. The resulting collision was severe, with the bow of the 'Massimo Mura' striking the starboard side of the 'Ariadne'. Thankfully, thanks to prompt subsequent maneuvers, the ferry was able to safely distance itself from the quay after the impact. Fortunately, both vessels sustained only superficial damage, which included scratches, and were able to resume their respective sailings without delay, with no injuries reported. In the aftermath, the Port Authority of Cagliari initiated an investigation into the incident. The 'Ariadne' ultimately left the port for Naples at 7:45 p.m., arriving at its destination on October 24 at 9:30 a.m. Meanwhile, the 'Massimo Mura' set sail again on October 24 at 1:15 a.m., with an estimated time of arrival in Livorno scheduled for 7:00 p.m. For further details, you can view Italian news reports with images at the following links: [Corriere](https://www.corriere.it/cronache/19_ottobre_23/cagliari-collisione-porto-un-cargo-traghetto-moby-tirrenia-a501bab6-f5a7-11e9-ad25-1b4f9a2d3eb8.shtml) and [Casteddu Online](https://www.castedduonline.it/scontro-porto-cagliari/).