In 2022, two container ships broke free due to heavy rain and strong currents at the Port of Brisbane.

In May 2022, heavy rainfall caused two container ships at the Port of Brisbane to break away from their berths due to strong river currents. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau found that passing ships and high currents contributed to the incidents. In response, local maritime authorities improved weather event planning, established a risk assessment channel, and installed additional current meters to enhance safety.

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