Ivory Coast Ferry Runs Aground Under Félix Houphouet-Boigny Bridge. Abidjan, Ivory Coast — 16 March 2026 Lead Paragraph: A passenger ferry experienced an incident, running aground under the Félix Houphouet-Boigny Bridge in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
According to the Ivorian Press Agency, the incident occurred in the Treichville — Plateau direction and, fortunately, no casualties were reported.
The incident took place early in the morning, as reported by africain. Info.
The Félix Houphouet-Boigny Bridge, a significant infrastructure in Abidjan, connects various parts of the city and serves as a vital transportation artery.
The grounding of the ferry highlights potential maritime safety concerns in the region.
The ferry involved in the incident is believed to be owned by the Compagnie Ivoirienne de Transport (CITRANS).
The precise identification of the vessel is currently under investigation.
It is usually moored at the quai lagunaire de la société, located at the Plateau.
The initial investigations suggest that the strong rains of the previous night may have caused the vessel to drift and eventually run aground.
In response to the incident, the maritime authorities have recommended immediate marking of the area to prevent any potential danger.
The Centre de recherche et de coordination (MRCC) has been in contact with CITRANS to organize the removal of the grounded vessel. Further details about the incident’s cause and the outcome of the operations to remove the ferry are expected to be released in the coming days. Officials have not yet commented on the possibility of any long-term impact on maritime traffic in the area.
Source: africain.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
