Lessons Learned: Grounding of Bulk Carrier in Port Hedland

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The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued an investigation report into the grounding of a bulk carrier in Port Hedland, Western Australia, on 9 April 2022.

What happened

On the morning of 9 April 2022, the fully laden capesize bulk carrier departed its berth in Port Hedland, Western Australia, with a harbour pilot on board and 4 tugs assisting. The first tug was cast off shortly after departure, and the ship continued its passage through the port’s navigational channel. As the...

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