A delicate rescue operation off the New South Wales coast will continue today in the face of ongoing hostile weather. 9News
The bulk carrier ship Portland Bay, south of Sydney.
However, an initial plan to lift non-essential crew off the ship had to be abandoned after the ship became stabilised. He said the crew aboard the ship had been unable to make repairs the ship needed, and wanted to make the repairs while berthed at Port Botany when the weather allowed it. Captain Holliday has reassured "the situation is under control" despite the extremely challenging conditions.
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