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Only Two Ship Anchors Prevented 'Catastrophic' Oil Spill, Report Finds

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Bulk carrier MV Portland Bay was carrying 950 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when its engine failed during extreme weather, risking impact with cliffs off the Royal National Park in 2022.

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Only two ship anchors prevented 'catastrophic' oil spill, report finds

Bulk carrier MV Portland Bay was carrying 950 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when its engine failed during extreme weather, risking impact with cliffs off the Royal National Park in 2022.

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Two anchors stood between this ship and a Royal National Park catastrophe

The ATSB's report highlights failures in the response to the Portland Bay incident near Royal National Park, urging improved safety measures.

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