‘Averted a crisis’: Tugboat heroes saved Sydney from disaster
The three-person crew of a tugboat saved NSW from disaster on Monday after stricken cargo ship Portland Bay, carrying hundreds of tonnes of fuel oil, lost its engine in a storm.
IMO: 9276200
Name: PORTLAND BAY
Vessel Type - Generic: Cargo
Vessel Type - Detailed: Bulk Carrier
Status: Active
MMSI: 477746600
Call Sign: VRHR2
Flag: Hong Kong [HK]
Gross Tonnage: 16960
Summer DWT: 28446 t
Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 169.26 x 27.2 m
Year Built: 2004
Home Port: HONG KONG