Australian Border Force's Cape-class boat, Cape York, faces operational issues after a fire incident caused by a leaking hose spraying oil into the engine room.

Australian Border Force's $50m Cape-class boat faces operational issues due to a fire incident. A former crew member revealed that a fire on the Cape York could have led to the location of asylum seekers. The fire, caused by a leaking hose spraying oil into the engine room, forced the vessel to return to Darwin on a single engine, leaving its ocean patch unguarded.

June 09, 2024
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