Tasmania's Bridport Channel: A Shallow Water Crisis
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Ship owners in Tasmanias Bridport Channel face significant challenges due to shallow waters, with David Harris cargo vessel recently grounding. The channels sand buildup is worsening the issue, causing frequent groundings and stress on cattle shipments. Harris urges the government to approve a new deep-water channel, but environmental concerns and evaluation of options delay the solution. The community and Flinders Island trade await a resolution for better port access.
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