Ferry mechanical failure delays Robben Island visitors returning to Cape Town.
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A trip back from Robben Island did not go according to plan for a group of visitors when their ferry broke down on the way to Cape Town.
A mechanical failure on board the Jester ferry disrupted a return trip from Robben Island on Friday, forcing assistance to be called to get the vessel back to Cape Town.
The ferry was on its way to Nelson Mandela Gateway when the problem occurred.
Robben Island Museum said there was a 'significant delay' before assistance was provided and the Jester was escorted back safely to the harbour.
All passengers were able to disembark safely once the ferry reached the Gateway.
The museum has not said how long the Jester was delayed or what caused the mechanical failure.
Robben Island Museum said emergency measures were put in place after the ferry ran into trouble, with getting passengers back into the harbour the priority.
The delay also had consequences once passengers got back to Cape Town. The museum acknowledged that some have have had onward travel or other arrangements affected by the late return and apologised for the delays.
The cause of the mechanical failure is being assessed, Robben Island said.
Robben Island Museum said it would take steps to prevent a similar incident, but no details have yet been given on what went wrong with the Jester.
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