Cargo ship runs aground during anchoring attempt near Australia's Gladstone Port

A cargo ship ran aground while attempting to anchor just off the Port of Gladstone in central Queensland, Australia, on Friday, September 18.

Local authorities said a recovery operation led by Maritime Safety Queensland is underway to render assistance to the crew of the Liberian-flagged Capesize bulk carrier Cape Falcon, which became stranded six nautical miles off the port at around 15:42 local time on Friday.

The ship had earlier departed the Hay Point Terminal south of Mackay.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has assured that there were no injuries, pollution, or damage to the ship as a result of the mishap.