Cargo ship stranded off Sydney forced to remain at anchor by ferocious conditions

MV Portland Bay anchored in a sheltered position after wind and torrential rain prevented towing the ship to safety

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The stricken cargo ship MV Portland Bay will remain at a standstill until at least Wednesday morning as ferocious conditions at sea continue to delay efforts to tow it to deeper waters.

Attempts to tow the 170m ship to deeper waters were suspended on Monday night after lines being used to pull the vessel broke in the extreme weather.