Grand Manan Ferry docked after running aground

The Grand Manan Ferry is now docked in Blacks Harbour, N.B.,and being surveyed for damage after running aground on Wednesday morning.

The ferry's stern had been stuck on a ledge near the dock in Blacks Harbour, which is west of Saint John.

Greg Ryder, the director of finance with Coastal Transport Ltd., said the Grand Manan Ferry was able to float itself into the dock with the tide.

The Coastal Transport official said there are no signs the ferry is leaking because of the incident.

But Ryder said divers will beused to make sure there are no leaks.

One crossing to Grand Manan has been cancelled as a result of the ferry's grounding.

Sarah Ketcheson, a spokeswoman for the Department of Transportation, said the ferry ran aground at about 9 a.m.

The transportation official said the ferry was evacuated before it was floated by the tide.

Now that the ferry is docked in Blacks Harbour, passengers are beginning to claim their cars.

It is not known how much damage has been done to the vessel.