British minehunters collide in Gulf, damage to be assessed VIDEO

Two minesweepers HMS Chiddingfold and HMS Bangor of the UK Royal Navy collided at the kingdom's base in Bahrain.

According to the UK Defence Journal, no one was injured.

"We are aware of an incident concerning two Minehunters alongside in Bahrain. There are no casualties as a result of this incident and it would be inappropriate to comment further whilst investigations are ongoing," a navy spokesman said.

Minehunters like HMS Chiddingfold are designed to excel in mine hunting and coastal patrols, safeguarding the seas and ensuring maritime security. These small, but extremely effective Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMVs) boast glass-reinforced plastic hulls to conceal their presence from the threat of sea mines. Their sonars are capable of detecting and classifying an object the size of a football up to 1,000 metres away, allowing them to clear the way of mines and allow safe passage for larger forces to pass through.

The Ministry of Defence will likely conduct a comprehensive investigation to understand the cause of the collision and the extent of the damage sustained by the vessels.