Last Saturday, October 19, 2024, a ferry gangway collapsed on Sapelo Island, a barrier island in Georgia, USA, tragically killing seven people and critically injuring several others. Many individuals had gathered on the island for the Gullah-Geechee festival, a cultural celebration.
We are heartbroken by the tragedy and our deepest condolences are with those who lost loved ones, and our thoughts are with those who are injured.
Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc., a Bilfinger company, is assisting authorities in the investigation as they work to determine the cause of the incident. Centennial served as the general contractor for the dock and gangway’s construction, in partnership with local subcontractors and vendors to complete the project in November 2021.
Our team members have been on Sapelo Island to support local and state officials and the community and remain available to assist as needed.
Sincerely,
Thomas Schulz, Group CEO, Bilfinger SE
Geoff Preisman, President, Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc.
