A Thai bulk carrier caught fire while anchored off the coast of Western Australia, prompting an escort into Esperance Port. The incident highlights the importance of Esperance Port, which handles significant mineral exports from the region.
A bulk carrier has been escorted into port after catching fire off Western Australia 's south-east coast.The Thai ship had been anchored about 7 kilometres offshore waiting to come into Esperance Port , 700 kilometres south-east of Perth, when the fire broke out. Esperance Port is the deepest port in southern Australia and operated by the state government authority, Southern Ports. Southern Ports, which also manages regional ports at Albany and Bunbury, has been contacted for comment.
It follows last year's closure of the Ravensthorpe nickel mine and the Bald Hill lithium mine near Kambalda, with both mines exporting out of Esperance
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