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 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.”