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Japanese bulk carrier in difficulty off the coast of Queensland

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersJanuary 24, 2023
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Australian authorities are attending to a stricken bulk carrier off Mackay on the Queensland coast.

The crew of 24 remain onboard the Frontier Unity with local reports suggesting the engine room has been flooded.

The 2012-built, Panama-flagged capesize is owned by Japan’s Nissen Kaiun and is on charter to compatriot Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK). It is not carrying any cargo at present, and was en route to Hay Point to take on coal when it ran into difficulties.

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Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersJanuary 24, 2023
12,332 Less than a minute
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Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.
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