Cargo ship UFA damaged after crashing into Ayr west pier A cargo ship has been damaged after crashing into a harbour in South Ayrshire. A spokeswoman for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said the ship, the UFA, hit the west pier in Ayr at 13:30 on Wednesday. No-one was injured and no pollution was caused, but the ship was left with a hole above its water line. The Troon lifeboat and Ayr Coastguard Rescue Team were called but were not required. The UFA is now anchored off the coast.