Safety Issue
On 8 June 2007, Newcastle Vessel Traffic Information Centres
advice was limited to the masters of only those ships that were
dragging their anchors. Some masters assumed, incorrectly, that the
appropriate time to weigh anchor was when the centre informed them
that their anchor was dragging and may have waited for this
guidance to leave the anchorage.
Safety Recommndation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that Newcastle
Port Corporation take action to address this safety issue.