ATSB Finding of a Faulty Switch Causing Engine Shutdown Changes Operations
A fully laden iron ore carrier came within inches of grounding in a busy shipping channel in Australia in 2025 after an erroneous switch activation caused engine shutdown reports, Australian investigators. Following the investigation, the Fortescue company FMG International has amended engine management and instituted new safety checks across its iron ore fleet, while the Pilbara Ports Authority has taken safety actions, including improvements in machinery reliability, towage effectiveness, and structured emergency response. A final report by the Australian Transport...
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