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March 24th, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda A fishing trawler captain has allegedly tested positive for drink-driving after his vessel ran aground in Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay.
The 42-year-old captain and his five crew were rescued by Water Police when a 27-metre fishing trawler, the Lady Cheryl, ran aground in 10 to 15 metres of water near Point Nepean at 1.20am (AEDT) on Saturday.
Water Police Sergeant Andrew Lilly said the “experienced” captain had returned a blood alcohol reading above the legal limit of 0.05, but he could not reveal the level while investigations continued.
The crash has caused an oil and fuel slick that is half a kilometre long. Authorities are working to contain the slick, which is heading south towards Bass Strait.
“There was a maximum of six-metre swells, so weather and conditions obviously played a part and alcohol played a part,” Sgt Lilly told AAP.
“We can’t establish which was the major part at this stage, but between alcohol and weather conditions the vessel has run aground.”
An oil response crew is heading to the site to try to clean up and contain the oil slick before tides turn and push it back north towards dolphin sanctuaries and marine parks in the area off Point Nepean.
The sunken vessel’s stern is visible above the water and tug boat Kira is en route to try to salvage the trawler and its navigational equipment for police investigations.
The trawler was heading out for a five- to 10-day fishing trip off Victoria’s west coast and had 30,000 litres of diesel fuel, 300 litres of hydraulic fluid and 500 litres of commercial lubricant on board.
Sgt Lilly said it ran aground in an area littered with rocky seabed.
Port pilots rescued the uninjured crew safely and police have released the alleged drink-driving captain, pending further investigations.
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