An Irish patrol vessel, the LÉ Samuel Beckett, has sustained “slight damage” while departing Sir John Rogerson’s Quay in Dublin on Friday morning, the Defence Forces has said.
Footage shared on social media showed the vessel hitting the quay on the Liffey.
After conducting a survey of the damage, it was assessed that the ship was in need of “minor repairs”, the Defence Forces said in a statement.
“Once complete, the LÉ Samuel Beckett will recommence Maritime Defence Security Operation Patrols,” the statement said.
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An Irish patrol vessel struck the quayside at Sir John Rogerson's Quay on the south side of the River Liffey, Dublin. Still trying to figure out which vessel. pic.twitter.com/GkA3xRSLxb
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The Defence Forces did not provide a timeline for repairs.
