A fire broke out on an Irish Ferry crossing from Holyhead to Dublin in the early hours of this morning.
The firm’s largest ferry Ulysses, which can carry up to 2,000 passengers, was close to docking at Dublin Port when the blaze was detected at 5.45am.
A spokesman for Irish Ferries said the fire started in a lorry cab, however the cause has not yet been established.
There were no reports of any injuries.
He said: “We can confirm there was a small fire on Ulysses this morning, on the 2.40am Holyhead to Dublin service.
“The fire was detected immediately and didn’t spread to any other vehicles.
“It was put out within minutes, thanks to the automatic water systems and the training the crew has received.
“The fire was detected on the ferry’s final approach to Dublin.
“All the passengers were informed of the incident, but as far as I know there was no panic on board.
“Investigations are underway as to what caused the fire, but following an hour’s delay in Dublin normal service has resumed.”
The ship was launched on September 1 in 2001, and at the time was the largest car ferry in the world. The vessel stands 12 decks (with five vehicle decks), and can carry 1,342 cars and 240 trucks.
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