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Fishing vessel with 45 people onboard rescued after engine failure off Tasmanian coast
A fishing vessel with 45 people on board has been rescued from wild weather off the coast of Burnie after it experienced engine problems. The 80-metre Sealord Tokatu reportedly lost engine control while at sea early on Saturday morning, leaving it unable to manoeuvre. Two tugs were sent to assist the New Zealand-registered vessel back to the Port of Burnie, where it arrived safely several hours later. “The vessel is now safely back in port,” Harbour Master Captain Mick Wall said. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 11:23