The ship STS Leeuwin II is going to be repaired after it was hit by a container ship at the Port of Fremantle 9 months ago.
The incident occurred when Maersk Shekou was trying to berth in port and slammed into the anchored vessel at 6 am on August 30, 2024, after which the training ship was badly damaged and the waterway was filled with debris.
However, a ray of light came when it was known that the Leeuwin’s diesel engine and steering gear remained operational and that the vessel was seaworthy.
The ship was escorted by a Tug to the Australian Marine Complex, Henderson, where it was lifted from the waters to undergo refits and repairs.
Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation chief executive Lawson Dixon stated that it is going to be a difficult task. It would involve 3000 lineal metres of Douglas Fir, which will be ordered from Canada, and several kilometres of rope and wire from around Australia.
The aim is to have it
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