Australia’s largest sail-training ship, STS Leeuwin II, has been severely broken in a collision with the containership Maersk Shekou at Fremantle interior harbour, Western Australia.
The incident, which occurred at roughly 0615 on August 30, 2024, resulted in accidents to 2 crew members aboard the sail coaching vessel, which was docked on the time of the accident.
The Australian Transport Security Bureau (ATSB) has initiated a transport security investigation into the collision.
“The container ship Maersk Shekou was being performed to its berth by a Fremantle harbour pilot when it collided with the berthed tall ship STS Leeuwin II, leading to substantial injury, and accidents to 2 crew members on the sail coaching ship,” mentioned ATSB Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell.
An AIS video launched by MarineTraffic.com reveals how the incident unfolded:
The STS Leeuwin II, initially in-built 1986, is operated by the Fremantle-based Leeuwin Ocean Journey Basis.
“The vessel is dismasted, this can end in a pause in our crusing program for the close to time period. Once we can safely assess her, we shall be placing collectively a plan to rebuild,” the group mentioned.
“Relaxation assured, our goal is to be again crusing higher than ever, as quickly as we will,” it added.
A staff of 4 transport security investigators with experience in shipboard operations, pilotage, and recorded knowledge programs is being deployed from ATSB’s Brisbane, Canberra, and Sydney places of work to conduct the investigation. The staff will collect proof via vessel examination, interviews, and the restoration of related recorded knowledge, paperwork, information, and climate data.
“A ultimate report shall be launched on the conclusion of the investigation and can element proof, evaluation and findings,” Mitchell added. “Ought to a essential security challenge be recognized in the course of the investigation, the ATSB will instantly notify related events so security motion may be taken,” he mentioned.
The ATSB, as Australia’s nationwide transport security investigator, conducts ‘no blame’ investigations in aviation, rail, and marine transport security. The investigations goal to stop related future accidents and are usually not performed for administrative, regulatory, or legal functions.
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