The bulk carrier that was left stricken in heavy seas off the coast of NSW has docked in Port Botany after a multi-day operation.
A turbo fan is believed to be responsible for the cargo ship's engine failures and the problem will take about half a day to fix.A Hong Kong cargo ship that was left stricken in heavy seas off the coast of NSW has docked in Port Botany after a multi-day operation.
Other commercial shipping operations were suspended as four tug boats worked to tow the ship through the windswept waters to the port. The cargo ship that was left stricken in heavy seas off the coast of NSW has docked in Port Botany after a multi-day operation.The Australian Maritime Safety Authority on Wednesday ordered the ship be towed to port in a legal direction to its master and the salvage team.
Initial plans to pull the boat to deeper water were scuppered by severe weather, resulting in towing lines breaking.
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