The 2Go Travel vessel, named as Selphiel, was trying to dock at pier 1 at the time of the accident, according to Cebu coast guard commander Rodolfo Villajuan.

The ferry suffered dents in the right and left portions of the vessel’s bow, the Inquirer daily reported.

The ship was carrying 119 passengers from Tagbilaran City.

Local porters claimed they saw some passengers with blood on their faces, noses and lips while being rushed to waiting ambulances.