The Providence-Newport ferry is expected to be out of commission until this Wednesday, following a small crash during a trip to Providence this weekend.
The seasonal high-speed ferry only began summer service on Friday. The boat hit a buoy during a return trip from Narragansett Saturday night. According to SeaStreak, the company that runs the service, the ferry crashed as it tried to avoid hitting another boat.
Eighteen people were on board at the time of the incident. No one was injured. The ferry proved popular in its inaugural year, prompting an extended return this year with added trips until October 1.
