NSW Maritime seizes MV Cape Don, faces $20 million salvage cost
NSW Maritime seized the severely deteriorated MV Cape Don, a 2000-tonne ship, near Sydney Harbour. The vessel poses an immediate environmental threat due to significant hull damage, with a report stating, "The risk of catastrophic failure of the port side hull plate is extremely high." The salvage operation is expected to cost taxpayers between $15 to $20 million.
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Published 15 Nov 2026, 01:32 UTC · Updated 15 Nov 2026, 01:40 UTC
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