Reviews & Ratings for the Meridian-Sais

A significant accident occurred at Fremantle Port when a $3 million, 100-tonne crane was accidentally dropped into the hold of the cargo ship Stevns Trader during loading operations. The incident, captured on amateur video and shared by the International Transport Workers' Federation, took place on Monday. According to the union, the crane was not operated by adequately trained stevedores at the time of the mishap. Fortunately, reports indicate that only one seafarer sustained minor injuries as a result of the accident. For those interested in viewing the footage, it can be found at http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/tonne-crane-worth-3-million-dropped-at-fremantle-port/story-fnhocxo3-1227217335275?nk=cb9d8cee4d1be860adef362c71e7b0f2.

In a significant maritime incident, the tweendecker vessel 'Princess Mary' ran aground in Fremantle on the morning of February 21, 2013. The vessel encountered a power failure around 4:30 AM, resulting in a collision with the North Mole. Following the allision, the ship was anchored approximately one kilometer offshore, adjacent to the South Mole, pending inspections by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. At the time of the incident, the fully-loaded 'Princess Mary' was en route to Christmas Island. For more details, you can view the report with accompanying photographs at http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/16196833/ship-hits-north-mole/