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Maersk ship runs aground in Fremantle

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersMarch 1, 2015
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Sydney: A boxship belonging to Maersk Line ran aground early this morning entering Fremantle. The Maersk Garonne (4,544 teu, built 2003) hit soft sand 500 m off South Mole when entering Fremantle’s inner harbour at 5am. Tugs pulled the ship free three hours later and the ship was assessed for damage by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

No injuries or damage to the vessel were reported. Authorities are investigating the incident.

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Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersMarch 1, 2015
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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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