Overview

• The 352-passenger yacht Timeless collided with the West 125th Street pier on Saturday when a mooring line snapped during docking.
• Thirty-five guests suffered injuries ranging from contusions to falls, and 22 were taken to local hospitals for evaluation.
• Authorities from the U.S. Coast Guard and NYPD Harbor Unit have opened a formal inquiry into the cause of the collision.
• Passengers recounted chairs overturning and being thrown off balance, but no one went overboard.
• The crash has intensified scrutiny of New York City’s maritime safety measures after other recent transportation incidents.