Australian boat under repair

PEKALONGAN, Central Java: An Australian boat called the Freelance, which ran aground near here last week, is still undergoing minor repairs.

Pekalongan Seaport Administrator Oeloenggono said the ship ran aground on the Pasirsari coast after developing engine trouble while traveling between East Java and Batam Island in Riau on a goodwill mission.

"The ship is being repaired free of charge because it is on a social charity mission," Oeloenggono said, as quoted by Antara. (rms)