No disruption says Port of Cork after fire on board pilot boat

The fire broke out on board the pilot boat at about 5.40am on Tuesday as it was on its way to rendezvous with a vessel that was about to enter the harbour

In a statement, the Port of Cork said no one on board was injured and the vessel was towed to Crosshaven, where welfare checks were carried out on the crew and pilot. File picture: Larry Cummins

The Port of Cork has insisted there has been no disruption to port activities following a fire on board one of its pilot boats.

The vessel, one of three pilot boats owned by the port company and one of two based in Cork Harbour, is out of action while it is being assessed for repairs.