The Portland Bay had sparked fears of an environmental catastrophe after experiencing engine failure in rough weather
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A ship that had been stranded off the New South Wales coast in wild weather, sparking fears of an environmental catastrophe, has been safely returned to port.
The MV Portland Bay, a 170-metre cargo ship registered in Hong Kong, became stranded after experiencing engine failure off Garie beach in the Royal national park, south of Sydney, on Monday morning.