News / APL England master arrested as specialists move in to clean up beach debris

Photo courtesy of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

The master of the arrested APL England is to be prosecuted in Australia and could be held responsible for the loss of around 50 containers lost overboard last week.

“The offences relate to pollution and/or damage of the Australian marine environment as a result of poor cargo loading,” the Australian Maritime Safety Agency (AMSA) said in a statement today.

“Laying charges against the ship’s master is not action we undertake lightly, but this and other incidents remind us of the important role ...