After a bulk carrier reported taking on water off the coast of Mackay in Queensland, on January 24, reports now indicate that the ship has been stabilized.
According to local media, a distress call was made before midday for the bulk carrier Frontier Unity, while the ship was waiting to moor at Hay Point in a coal-loading zone.
A Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) spokesperson informed that there were 24 people on board the ship, which was located about 15 nautical miles offshore.
Moreover, MSQ general manager Kell Dillon added that the boat began taking on water in the engine room when the pumps stopped working.
However, relevant authorities have now informed that the situation is under control after emergency repairs took place, and the bulker has been stabilized.
Volunteer Marine Rescue was called by police to help in the incident, transporting divers and engineers to assess the damage.
