Damage to naval ship during incident at Cork Dockyard

No personnel were injured. 
Damage to naval ship during incident at Cork Dockyard

The naval ship LÉ Niamh (P52) suffered what has been described as "minor damage" to its equipment following a collision in Cork today. File photo. Picture: Larry Cummins

The naval ship LÉ Niamh (P52) suffered what has been described as "minor damage" to its equipment following a collision in Cork today. 

A spokesperson for the Irish Defence Forces told The Echo:

“The LÉ Niamh was conducting Sea Acceptance Trials in Cork Harbour following an extensive period of overhaul. 

“The ship was conducting a berthing operation at Cork Dockyard this afternoon following a day of trials in the Cork Harbour area.

“The ship experienced a difficult berthing resulting in minor damage to the ship's equipment. No personnel were injured in this incident.”

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