Event Brief
Navigation Sounders Off Before Ship Hit Sea Floor
Filed: Mar 17, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Summary: An Australian research vessel hit the ocean floor after navigational echo sounders were turned off to avoid interference.
WHO: Australian research vessel
WHAT: hit the ocean floor
WHEN: Mar 17, 2026 at 1:18 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: to stop interference with scientific sampling
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