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Ben to go into Dry Dock
The damage was sustained during passage to Belfast for lay-up.
The Ben-my-Chree is to go into dry dock to repair damage sustained to her hull.
The damage was sustained during passage to Belfast for lay-up.
Following investigation of various options, it is now apparent that repairs cannot be carried out while the vessel is in the water.
The Steam Packet said: ‘Ben-my-Chree will require drydocking in order to effect permanent repairs. The Company is assessing the quickest way to fix the damage, ideally in combination with the routine annual dry docking.
‘At this time an internal investigation is being undertaken into the circumstances surrounding the damage and IOMSPC is working in collaboration with Isle of Man Ship Registry, Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Lloyds Register.
‘At no point has the vessel or any member of crew been in danger. MV Arrow is in place in order to provide resilience for the company’s lifeline services. A further update on the progress of repairs will be provided in due course.’
The Ben is currently laid up in Belfast to allow for the DoI to carry out work on the King Edward VIII Pier.
