Investigation number
MO-2025-001
Occurrence date
Location
Fremantle Inner Harbour
State
Western Australia
Report status
Pending
Investigation level
Short
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation phase
Evidence collection
Investigation status
Active
Occurrence class
Incident

The ATSB is investigating a loss of propulsion on the livestock carrier Al Messilah at Fremantle Inner Harbour, Western Australia.

On 4 March 2025, Al Messilah was manoeuvring to its assigned berth with a pilot onboard, assisted by two tugs. During a critical phase of pilotage in the harbour channel and past the abort point, Al Messilah experienced an engine malfunction. The tugs manoeuvred the vessel to its berth.

As part of its investigation, the ATSB will examine the reason for the engine failure, and any related safety issues. The investigation will include interviewing the directly involved crew, the master and pilot, analysing recorded data and weather and examining relevant records and documents.

Should a critical safety issue be identified at any time during the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify the operators of the ship and the port, and other relevant parties so that appropriate and timely safety action can be taken.

A final report will be published at the conclusion of the investigation.

Vessel Details
Departure point
Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Destination
Fremantle, Western Australia
Vessel name
Al Messilah
Marine vehicle sector
Other
Flag
Kuwait
IMO
7924425
Marine occurrence type
Engine Failure
Marine Operation Category
Livestock
Vessel Operator
Livestock Transport & Trading Co KSC