Goliath Ship Charged for Tugboat Crash, Oil Spill

In a January 2022 incident, the bulk cement carrier Goliath collided with two unmanned tugboats in Tasmanias Mersey River, causing significant environmental damage. The crash resulted in the sinking of the tugboats, York Cove and Campbell Cove, and the release of approximately 69,000 liters of diesel and other oils into the river. The incident led to a seven-month salvage operation to retrieve the tugboats and raised concerns about the rivers health due to the pollutants. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau found that the collision was caused by a wrong steering mode selected on Goliath, which led to an unexpected speed increase before impact. CSL Australia, the ships owner, now faces charges for causing serious environmental harm and nuisance from the hydrocarbon release. The case is set to be heard in Devonport Magistrates Court on June 9th, while TasPorts pursues a separate civil claim against CSL for cleanup and damage costs.

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