Meanwhile, up in Newcastle, the salvage team took three attempts to haul the Pasha Bulker off the beach and into deeper water. The lack of facts is striking. Crazy times, and good timing for me to be in my $200 a week beach shack I had at the time. In summary, the critical decisions included: Further information may be found in the ATSB report herebelow: Your email address will not be published. A timeline of storms beginning with the Pasha Bulker Storm, at left, and then the subsequent ECLs running clockwise from top left. The only time we've ever had serious erosion problems around here on the lower Mid North Coast was at the end of winter '07 and it was June that started the trend. I would like to see the 50 year storm run! This was important because she’d suffer further damage if she grinded against her rocky landing area. An acclaimed surfer, shaper, and coach, Aipa was the archetypal Hawaiian surfer, yet he didn't start surfing till an adult. May 1974 also bears a strong similarity with June 2007 in that the first storm of the series created the most damage and also caused a ship to run aground. Both captains ignored warnings to leave the region when storms developed and their vessels washed ashore within five kilometres of each other. In the following months every Australian surf magazine ran a cover and feature of the June 2007 swells. For the large majority of surfers the best waves of June 2007 came a few days later when the third ECL formed. And though it wasn’t as intense it again provided large weekend waves for surfers while exacerbating beach erosion caused by the initial storm. I.E it created fun wedges? What Aussie surfers are experiencing is enforced planning for the next Indo boat trip. Similar storms are dotted throughout history, their significance determined by the havoc … "An idea should never be left rattling around in your head. Clustering occurs when conditions favourable to ECLs - or indeed any weather phenomena - persist after the initial event. Terepai Richmond rolling the dice at epic Shark Island. So when East Coast surfers reflect on great waves it's usually in terms of individual storms or individual cyclones. While waiting in the open ocean outside the harbour to load coal, Pasha Bulker ran aground during a major storm on 8 June 2007 on Nobbys Beach in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The crew were evacuated by helicopter during the afternoon. The same storm took nine … The trail of mistakes and incompetence began on the evening of June 7 when warnings about an approaching storm were issued to 56 ships anchored off Newcastle. COMMENTdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a096c5a34224e2d86d2e08a4ca9f938a" );document.getElementById("f942255615").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Your email address will not be published. Aside from the Pasha Bulker Storm my own surfing recollections of June 2007 are indistinct - an unfocused blur that evokes swell and excitement yet it’s devoid of sharp recall. These before and after satellite photos show the big build up of sand on the beach to the south of the Pasha Bulker and show the rock reef bottom. I first thought it was a pic of one of my favourite reefs down south of Wollongong.. Nope. News & Views. Remember that night well too, commuting home from Sydney to the Central Coast, carnage everywhere. The MV Pasha Bulker lies stricken on Nobby's Beach, Newcastle (Wikipedia). Actually stayed an exra week thinking there is no way the east coast could get 3 weeks Unaware of the guidance available to him in the Australia Pilot and without undertaking an appropriate risk assessment at any stage, the master progressively made a number of poor decisions. At 0748, when the ship was underway, there were still 11 ships at anchor. The aftermath of the Sygna Storm, May 1974. All this on the eve of a public holiday long weekend; the people wanting but unable to escape the metropolis only added to the cinematic sense of foreboding. Hey I just had a idea! Masters of ships off Newcastle at the time of the incident generally considered VTIC to be the most useful information source for the anchorage. But that wasn't the case in 2007. Pasha, Turkish Paşa, title of a man of high rank or office in the Ottoman Empire and North Africa.It was the highest official title of honour in the Ottoman Empire, always used with a proper name, which it followed. While waiting to load coal the Pasha Bulker ran aground during a major storm on June 8, 2007 on Nobbys Beach in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The Pasha Bulker, waiting to load 58,000 tonnes of coal, was one of 10 ships whose captains chose to stay at anchor about 200 metres off Stockton Beach to assess the situation overnight. The ship began rapidly closing on Nobbys Beach, now only eight cables4 away. It was refloated and moved to a safe location offshore … Newcastle City Council Flood educators have combined forces with Newcastle Museum and the wider community to present Remembering the Pasha Storm, an exhibition that commemorates the 10th anniversary of this major event in Newcastle and the Hunter. The nearest comparison was the May 1974 storms. Similar storms are dotted throughout history, their significance determined by the havoc they wreak or the waves they create, or both. “The most epic month of surf this century” proclaimed Australia’s Surfing Life, and then devoted 38 straight pages to it. The ship’s momentum carried it further onto rock ledges on the beach and its hull was breached but there was no pollution. Authorities alerted the vessels that a severe storm was approaching and requested all the vessels to move further out to sea. This included a new name - the MV Drake. Of the five lows which pummelled Australia on June 8 and 9, 2007 the “Pasha Bulker” storm was the most significant. The 225-metre long coal ship with 21 crew on board and... Clearing skies … Now , i can see how lucky I was to be able to surf everyday in this event, it was pumping everywhere ! On the 2nd July they were successful and the stricken ship was towed into Newcastle Harbour for minor repairs before being towed to a shipyard in Japan for a major overhaul. If current long range weather projections prove accurate the Pasha Bulker will come under renewed onslaught from a heavy southerly swell later next week, generated by a monumental low pressure system projected to develop in the central Tasman Sea on Wednesday and Thursday. How much influence did Pasha Bulka have on waves? All of Pasha Bulker’s cargo holds were empty in readiness to load a cargo of coal, scheduled to take place in three weeks. In every sense the fifth storm was a classic East Coast Low. The majority took heed and departed, but the Pasha Bulker remained off the coast. Toonalook Sparky Josh Cassidy has experienced a revelation that may have a seismic impact on the 500-billion-dollar-a-year global beer industry. On its initial east-southeast heading, with the wind and heavy seas fine on the starboard bow, the ship’s course made good was in an east-northeasterly direction, parallel to the coast. Explore {{searchView.params.phrase}} by color family {{familyColorButtonText(colorFamily.name)}} Coal ship the Pasha Bulker sits off Nobbys Beach June 8, 2007 in Newcastle, Australia. But memory is treacherous anyway, over the years it gets altered and augmented. Then over the ledge as the wave stands tall in front, starting to square. The risk of environmental disaster drove the salvage team to expedite a rescue operation involving sea anchors and winches plus three tugs to haul it to deeper water. Nine people lost their lives. I arrived in Australia in 2007, score that June around the Northen Beaches and though that place was Great as North Shore, so many Tubes .... An allstar lineup slinging into roaring Jaws. The ship had sufficient water ballast on board for the good weather conditions which continued for the next fortnight. Fun Fact: The carrier 'Pasha Bulker' was only 8 months old when it ran aground off Newy, and the vessell changed it name to "Drake" due to the media attention it drew to it's the crew.https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:407022/imo:931... A much-anticipated weekend of tomfoolery has turned out to be a mellow affair, with conduct barely approaching anything remotely ‘boisterous’, Ding Alley reveals. If you can’t believe it’s a decade since the Pasha Bulker arrived on Newcastle’s doorstep, you’re not alone. MV Drake, previously known as Pasha Bulker, is a Panamax bulk carrier of 76,741 tonnes deadweight operated by the Lauritzen Bulkers shipping company and owned by Japanese Disponent Owners. At 0927, as the ship approached the coast, VTIC offered assistance. The surrounding area was subsequently named after the wreck. Two days of offshore winds followed it with the swell slowly ebbing. By 0100 on 8 June, the wind was consistently gale force and the seas became rougher. By late June surfers were weary from three weeks of waves, while rescuers were desperate to remove the Pasha Bulker from where it lay at Nobbys Beach. The super bowl...?????? Meteorologists sometimes struggle to agree on their categorisation, the criteria leaves a lot of wriggle room, and subsequently there’s no exact figure for their frequency. It is almost 12 years since the bulk carrier Pasha Bulker came out at the Nobbys Beach of New South Wales offering an unusual spectacle for local people. I recall Friday the 8th of June 2007 much like a Hollywood disaster film. Premium ad-free surfcams, dawn surf reports, and more... https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:407022/imo:931... Hopes For Outrageous Behaviour On Bucks Weekend Dashed By Too Much Good Surf, Watch: The Florence bros. // Last sessions of 2020, Can Of Bintang Unequivocally The Most Exquisite Beer Ever Crafted. In the space of four weeks - or to be more accurate, three weeks - five similar storms formed off the coast and delivered a sequence of surf that rivalled the North Shore for size and consistency. At midday on 7 June, Pasha Bulker’s master veered more anchor cable after noting a gale warning. The Bureau of Meteorology asserts that ‘several’ ECLs form each year, yet they sharpen the consensus for June 2007 maintaining that five separate ECLs formed in just three weeks. The MV Pasha Bulker is a 76,741 tonne deadweight Panamax bulk carrier operated by the Lauritzen Bulkers Shipping company. In August 1857 The Dunbar sunk off Sydney killing all 122 people. It wasn't just June, ECL's and deep Tasman lows persisted right through July and to end the winter with a bang a week long hybrid low formed off the SEQLD coast during Aug and delivered a sustained blast of swell for the superbank. Great article Stu. The ship was temporarily repaired in Newcastle and on 26 July, taken in tow to Vietnam to undergo permanent repairs. There were 17 in total making it a banner year for swell and a nightmare for insurance companies. The turn was unsuccessful and at 0946, when grounding was imminent, the master requested assistance. The storm caused major flooding, strong winds and high seas killing nine people and damaging thousands of homes. Why doesn't the Torquay board riders run a open pro/am at bells for vic surfers and call the day! Just a bit of info. The story of the Pasha holds a special place within Newcastle history; however, few Novocastrians are familiar with Varley’s unique … A reduction in the ship queue can benefit coal producers by reducing demurrage costs while enhancing maritime safety. Branches shorn from trees flew across the road heralding gusts of wind that tried to wrench the steering wheel from my hands while the relentless rain limited my vision to two immediate cones of headlight. Momentarily caught in the lip. Failing to ballast the ship appropriately for the forecast heavy weather. Browse 100 pasha bulker stock photos and images available or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Left hand points reeling for what looked like kilometers. On the 26th May 1974 the MV Sygna ran ashore at Stockton Beach. There were four more sequels in the franchise. By 1330, all of the crew had been safely winched off by a rescue helicopter. La Niña's gone walk about, but she'll be back in a jiffy. Today marks 12-years since the bulk carrier 'Pasha Bulker' was grounded on Nobbys Beach, triggering a dramatic rescue operation and an almost month long operation to refloat the vessel. The floodwaters had only just cleared from the Pasha Bulker Storm and the swell abated when the second storm struck. If you can do something you have envisioned, then you have an obligation to give it a go.". It was a white knuckle ride, yet it changed around Hexham, twenty kilometres inland from Newcastle. The Pasha Bulker, waiting to load 58,000 tonnes of coal, was one of 10 ships whose captains chose to stay at anchor about 200 metres off Stockton Beach to assess the situation overnight. Ended up having my first ever "sickie" that June when the doctor told me I better have 3 days off for my one day cold. In the click of your fingers the rain stopped, the wind switched to a different direction, and the clouds lifted to reveal the stars. As urgent as the operation was, they needed calmer weather, yet on the 26th June a trough line moved off the coast marking the fourth ECL of the month. What's your prediction for a super bells swell this year? The ship had sufficient water ballast on board for the good weather conditions which continued for the next fortnight. It was given to soldiers and high civil officials, not to men of religion, and was purely personal and not hereditary, except in 19th-century Egypt. The bulker had been several miles offshore in ballast waiting for its turn to berth and load some 58,000 tonnes of coal. During the evening, seven ships put to sea while another got underway and berthed that night. The incident is an interesting case study of inadequate communication, inefficient SMS, poor judgement due … The main engine speed was increased to assist the turn to port, into the wind, but this had limited success. Bali never got over 4ft for those 3 weeks. Ruined the waves? We've delved into the NBN News archive to the day the ship came aground. Your browser has JavaScript disabled. One large bulker --M/V Sea Confidence was blown within 500m of Stockton beach, several miles to the N. of where M/V Pasha Bulker grounded. I would love a blown up version on my wall. At 0906, Pasha Bulker’s master altered course to put the wind on the port bow in an attempt to make good a southerly course. Well I was wrong. With the severe weather now on its port beam, the ship started moving west, towards the coast. When the master became certain of this, he decided to weigh anchor. Merewether at left, and Cronulla. Etc etc. Seems a commercial vessel, a “geared bulker” in merchant marine vernacular, name of M/V Sunda, stopped to rescue the crew of a certain sailboat, along with a dog, somewhere in the mid-Atlantic, on January 10. Myself and two friends drove north that evening and in six hours we didn’t see another non-essential vehicle on the highway. And once it was over June 2007 was the most swell drenched month anyone on the NSW coast could remember. The same swell did amazing things in New Zealand too. The aforementioned May 1974 storms were an example of clustering: three ECLs formed in the space of a fortnight. The system was preceded by an east north-east swell that shifted to south-east when the low moved offshore and deepened. While waiting to load coal the Pasha Bulker ran aground during a major storm on June 8, 2007 on Nobbys Beach in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Though the term East Coast Low alludes to type and place, the criteria for an ECL is a bit more stringent, involving wind speed, direction of track, and distance from the coast. In July 1973 the Cherry Venture washed ashore near Double Island Point. Required fields are marked *. The lack of facts is striking. 3 3. On 2 July, Pasha Bulker. Yet they were beaten by the weather. When the storm struck the vessel was blown ashore … Both the Sygna and Pasha Bulker were unladen coal ships waiting outside Newcastle Harbour when an ECL formed. Put simply, the Pasha Bulker had been stabilised by ballast water (ocean water) pumped into the hull and ocean anchors secured to long cables. Though the crew had been winched to safety, 700 tonnes of oil remained on the ship which was slowly breaking apart under the sustained barrage of storm-driven swell. The Pasha Bulker was one of some 50 vessels moored off shore off the port. A week after the Pasha Bulker ran aground, another ECL developed off the NSW Central Coast. Sydney was shrouded by low, fast moving clouds, the southerly wind ramped up by the hour, while AM radio reporters were warning people to stay off the roads and move indoors as the storm increased in ferocity. history, the ‘Pasha Bulker Storm’ was an east coast low (ECL) which affected the east coast of Australia between Illawarra and the Hunter in June 2007. In other words, nearly 19 days of the month had waves over three metres. A furious paddle. I was stuck in Bali having a family holiday. The ship was hard aground and the master requested a crew evacuation. The Pasha Bulker ran aground during the once-in-thirty year storm that struck the Central Coast and Newcastle on June 8. The milestone is rekindling memories of the tumultuous storm that swept the ship onto Nobbys Beach, caused widespread flooding across the Hunter and Central Coast, and sadly claimed nine lives. On 23 May 2007, the Panamanian registered bulk carrier Pasha Bulker anchored 2.4 miles off the coast near Newcastle and joined the queue of 57 ships in the anchorage. The atmospheric conditions remain and spawn subsequent events which continue till the broad-scale pattern changes. The Pasha Bulker, a bulk coal carrier with 780 tonnes of oil and fuel on board, was grounded on Nobby’s Beach, Newcastle, on 8 June. Its 22 Filipino and Korean crew members were rescued in a daring and dangerous helicopter operation, but the … ATSB notes that a number of decisions made by the master were contrary to the principles and practice of good seamanship. The storm that would become known as the Pasha Bulker Storm, named so because just twenty kilometres due east of our location the MV Pasha Bulker, a 75,000 tonne 225 metre coal ship had just dry docked itself at Nobbys Beach. Charles Doane. The storm caused widespread flooding, the grounding of a 40,000 tonne bulk carrier, and it damaged critical infrastructure and disrupted coal exports. The surrounding area was subsequently named after the wreck. Next month marks ten years since the famous June 2007 run of swell, arguably the best month that any East Coast surfer can remember. At midday on 7 June, Pasha Bulker’s master veered more anchor cable after noting a gale warning. Tracks interrupted their annual Indonesian issue by putting aside a cover and ten pages. The Pasha Bulker’s pig-headedness appears to have dashed another attempt to pull her free. The ship beached on the morning of Friday 8 June just before the height of the storm that afternoon. The 30,000-tonne bulk … Then NSW Ports Minister Joe Tripodi and Newcastle Port Corporation chief executive officer Gary Webb are halfway through a press conference on Fort Scratchley, high above the … At midnight, the first of the 49 ships remaining in the anchorage started to drag its anchor. The broad aim was to wait for a high tide, de-ballast (empty) the hull, blast the hull with air from generators to create added buoyancy (like a balloon … Don't waste a moment! Conditions were fine with small seas and little wind. TONIGHT'S efforts to move the stranded coal carrier Pasha Bulker off a Newcastle beach after being hampered by the snapping of a tow cable. news; Pasha Bulker salvage fails. We’d just passed the axis of the storm. Surfer and Surfing also joined in with cover shots taken during the June barrage. At 0951, Pasha Bulker grounded on Nobbys Beach. The 40,000 tonne coal carrier was guided to deeper water by three tugs at about 2137 (AEST) today. The 33 years span between the events underlining how rare they are. Though the May 1974 cluster wasn’t as protracted as June 2007, the year 1974 marked a record number of Tropical Cyclones, ECLs, and deep lows off the east coast. Seems a commercial vessel, a “geared bulker” in merchant marine vernacular, name of M/V Sunda, stopped to rescue the crew of a certain sailboat, along with a dog, somewhere in the mid-Atlantic, on January 10. "Oh yeah got to be on a 7 something" I remember Clarke telling me, and a few years later I came good on that promise to myself. During the month, Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology issued over 750 warnings to the NSW coastal fringe, while 20,000 calls were made to the State Emergency Service during the Pasha Bulker Storm alone and about the same amount again during the rest of the month. Navigational safety: the challenges for improvement - A P&I club’s perspective, Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021: Sunil Kapoor, FML Ship Management, Career Paths: Sara Baade, Sailors’ Society, Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021: George Teriakidis, DNV GL, Update: Live map depicts spread of coronavirus, Lessons learned: Uncontrolled movement of mooring chain, RightShip, INTERCARGO jointly launch standard for safety in dry bulk sector, Lessons learned: Inadequate preparation of the wire for termination, BP denies accusations of being involved in Wakashio oil spill. 0 . Waves gave it a cover plus 20 pages. News footage showed her stern almost in the breakers. Today marks ten years since the MV Pasha Bulker ran ashore during the disastrous storm that hit the Hunter in 2007. The first known documentation of an East Coast Low (ECL) was August 1846 when the schooner Coolangatta broke anchor and was driven ashore near Point Danger. Improbable as it was, the atmospheric conditions that spawned the previous four storms gave rise to one more and they were forced to abandon the operation amid rising four metre seas. I'm impressed... Do you think there is any chance of bells getting a 15 ft swell this year? Prof. Goodwin determined that June 2007 featured a record duration of storm conditions. Minor repairs to the ship were undertaken in Newcastle Harbour before it was towed away for major repairs in Japan. The East Coast is a dynamic coast, good waves can come at any time from the north through to the south, and though it has seasons they're not as distinct as, say, Hawaii's North Shore or Indonesia. In June 1967 two ECLs stripped the sand off every Gold Coast beach. The master declined the offer and soon after, began a turn to starboard. Assuming storm conditions are when significant wave height is greater than three metres, then June 2007 had a total duration of storm wave conditions of 449 hours. Great work Smiley and Westpac chopper crew, Oh and that's one of the best photos I have ever seen! After 25 days, the Pasha Bulker was finally towed out to sea at high tide, by three tug boats. It was then held 20 kilometres off the Newcastle coast and was inspected by divers to determine the extent of hull damage. The Pasha Bulker, along with ten other ships, didn't heed the warning. In June 2007, Australia was pummelled by five East Coast Lows. It also had just a touch of east in the direction. Please enable it to continue. The great big coal ship that got stuck on Newcastles, (Australia) Nobbys Beach. Not preparing appropriately for the emergency deployment of the anchors and not deploying the anchors. Tow footage from far beyond the takeoff area. The MV Pasha Bulker lies stricken on Nobby's Beach, Newcastle (Wikipedia) The first known documentation of an East Coast Low (ECL) was August 1846 when the schooner Coolangatta broke anchor and was driven ashore near Point Danger. We don’t know the location […] CRASH AND CAPSIZE: Team New Zealand Flips Their Foiling AC75. The masters of the seven ships that put to sea before the onset of gale force winds demonstrated the highest levels of seamanship. It formed just off the NSW/Victorian border and tracked parallel to the coast as it moved north delivering flooding rain and destructive winds, and a huge south-east swell to any surfer who still had boards remaining in their quiver. In May 1974 a series of storms caused enormous damage to coastal property and generated some of the largest rideable waves the East Coast had ever seen. The devastation wrought by the May 1974 storms also caused governments to focus on coastal planning as a separate, specialised area. When I think back to that day, it’s not just celluloid deja vu that comes to mind, or the terror drive, or even the fantastic waves that we scored, but that the Pasha Bulker Storm was only the first of five storms that hit that month. Don't call them travel restrictions. Julian Wilson's father in law was the chopper pilot (part of the great team) who rescued the crew of the Pasha. The good surf owing to the fact that this storm formed further offshore meaning coastal winds were lighter, the swell was more groomed, and it also impacted a larger stretch of coast - the northern NSW and Gold Coast shared in the size. The master turned the ship away from the coast, now only 1.2 miles away. It was manic. The exhibition looks at why the June 2007 storm was so devastating and what happened during that brief intense period. straight off shore perfect swells. Another thing I remember is flying over the flooded Hunter and Pasha Bulka a few times for work. All of Pasha Bulker’s cargo holds were empty in readiness to load a cargo of coal, scheduled to take place in three weeks. Thinking the storm had cleared, the salvage team pulled the trigger on the 28th of June and attempted to haul the boat to safety. As the storm hit, the vessel couldn't clear the coast and became beached at 9.15am. The alteration was poorly controlled and the ship’s heading became south-westerly instead of south-southeast as he had intended. Yes well done stu! Excellent story, thanks for the memories! An abnormal and never before before seen cluster of storms. was successfully refloated. 28th June 2007 (Photo Sean Hill). In common with the Pasha Bulker she seemed to be riding very high, possibly having had her ballast pumped out in preparation for entering the port. We don’t know the location where the rescue took place, or the name of the stricken sailboat, or the names of any of the crew. Associate Professor Ian Goodwin works in the Marine Climate Risk Group at Macquarie University and he’s studied both the May 1974 cluster and June 2007. I don't recall any one momentous day or swell but instead a sustained battery of significant swells. During a severe storm in June 2007, Pamamax Bulk Carrier, PASHA BULKER, grounded at Newcastle beach, New South Wales, Australia. Pasha Bulker. NCC Lifeguards Adam Metcalf (left) and Paul Bernard reflect on their role aboard jetskis in the Pasha Bulker rescue 10 years ago with Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes. The bulk carrier Pasha Bulker has been pulled free from Newcastle's Nobbys Beach. So what's the chances of it happening again, soon? Surfing in the rarified air of Oahu's outer reefs. Browse 120 pasha bulker stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. The weather deteriorated with the southeast wind strengthening and rain becoming persistent. grounded on Nobbys Beach and the ship’s momentum carried it further onto the beach. The emergency deployment of the anchors, use of the main engine and taking heavy weather ballast probably prevented the grounding of Sea Confidence. Attempting the final turn to starboard towards the lee shore that was less than a mile away. I remember this 3 week swell really well. Failing to leave the anchorage at an appropriately early stage. In March this year the Drake quietly returned to Newcastle Harbour ten years after its infamous visit. One day I'll never forget though were the words "it continues" opening the swellnet daily surf report one day, then taking on a macking local big Wave spot on my 6'9 and getting my arse whooped in serious fashion. Conning the ship inappropriately at critical times, including ordering the 20º course alteration to put the ship’s head through strong gale force winds without controlling the turn himself by giving appropriate rudder orders or monitoring the helm subsequently. The whole NSW coastline was scarred with severe erosion to beaches and damaged property and infrastructure above the tide line. Explore {{searchView.params.phrase}} by colour family {{familyColorButtonText(colorFamily.name)}} Coal ship the Pasha Bulker sits off Nobbys Beach June 8, 2007 in Newcastle, Australia. New South Wales Maritime … The most significant of them, which struck on June 8-9, is still referred to as the “Pasha Bulker” storm, after the 76,000-tonne bulk carrier that ran aground near Newcastle. The exhibition also examines why the storm was so devastating and what happened during the 24 hours of mayhem immortalised by the sight of the 225m coal carrier Pasha Bulker beached at Nobbys. 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