Cape York Weekly Edition 032

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Cape York Weekly FREE – #032 | Monday, May 3, 2021

Editor: Matt Nicholls 0477 450 558 | editor@capeyorkweekly.com.au

AMSA SUSPENDS SEA SWIFT VESSEL

Fuel leak disaster on barge By MATT NICHOLLS

A MAJOR fuel rupture on a Sea Swift vessel will cause freight chaos in Cape York and the Torres Strait over the coming weeks. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has suspended MV Trinity Bay, the main barge for Weipa, pending a full investigation into the cause of the diesel spill, which leaked into the living quarters on the vessel. “AMSA is investigating a serious incident involving the cargo supply ship, Trinity Bay,” a spokesperson for the marine watchdog said on Friday. “Shortly before 7am Thursday it was reported to AMSA that Trinity Bay suffered an internal fuel oil (diesel) spill. “AMSA understands that about 1000 litres of fuel was spilled into crew accommodation quarters, with a smaller amount – about 20 litres – being lost overboard in Cairns. “Thankfully there were no reported injuries to crew who were on board at the time.

“AMSA has serious concerns about the ship’s operations, and the potential risk it poses to the safety of mariners and Queensland’s precious marine environments. “AMSA has prohibited the ship from being operated while its investigation into the incident is underway and rectification action is undertaken by the operator.” The major incident was the worst possible start for new Sea Swift chief executive officer Rochelle Macdonald, who began last Monday, slightly earlier than first advertised. “I can confirm that an incident occurred on Sea Swift vessel MV Trinity Bay while it was docked at Cairns Port,” she said in a statement. “At 6.30am, Sea Swift staff were transferring fuel from the cargo to the bunker tank on the vessel when a volume of fuel leaked into crew rooms and the galley. “The vessel is in no danger, there were no injuries, and the fuel leak has not caused major damage to the vessel.” Continued – Page 2

BEERS ARE ON BREWER AFTER WEIPA OPEN WIN

New Weipa local Warren Brewer overcame tough conditions at the Carpentaria Golf Club on the weekend to win the 2021 Goodline Weipa Open. He moved to town at the start of the year and has become the town’s dominant golfer, playing off a handicap of +2. Mossman visitor Michelle Field claimed the honours in the women’s, beating local Tula Junna. Full results and pictures – Pages 10 and 11

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