The S.S. Badger's stern sea gate, where passengers and vehicles disembark, was damaged in a collision with a moored ship in the Ludington Harbor. (Photo provided by Heather Quartermaine) Heather QuartermaineLUDINGTON, MI – The S.S. Badger crashed into a docked ship last week when its engines didn’t respond, officials said. No injuries were reported but there was damage to the Badger’s seagate. The cause of the engine malfunction is unclear; it’s an anomaly, said Thom Hawley, spokesman for parent company Lake Michigan Carferry. The S.S. Badger's seagate is seen in the raised position for loading at its dock in Ludington, Mich.