An Australian Border Force patrol boat ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef, as a result of a faulty electronic guidance system, which is now mandatory for vessels navigating the area.

 

This finding comes from a report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau released on Wednesday; it raises serious questions regarding the use of the new electronic chart display and information system.

 

The crash being discussed threw the crew of ABFC Roebuck Bay from their seats and woke the ship's captain.