The Capesize bulker Cape Falcon (182,066 dwt) refloated Thursday morning, September 24, on the high tide after a week aground roughly six nautical miles off Gladstone, Australia. The fully laden vessel grounded September 18 while maneuvering to anchor at the bunkering anchorage; earlier salvage attempts, including tug assistance, had failed. No injuries or pollution were reported. The ship was directed to anchor pending investigation, with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority detaining it and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau launching a probe into the grounding’s cause.
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Maritime Executive Article: Bulker Comes Free on High Tide After Being Aground for a Week off Australia
