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Container ship runs aground

'Beached as': A container ship ran aground at the entrance to Fremantle Harbour this morning. Picture: Seven News

A container ship had to be pulled free by tugs this morning after running aground in Fremantle.

The Maersk Garonne was entering Fremantle’s inner harbour about 5am when it became stuck in soft sand about 500m off South Mole.

Tug boats pulled free the vessel about 8.30am.

The Maersk Garonne would go to anchor in Gage Roads to be assessed by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, a Fremantle Ports spokeswoman said.

Initial reports from the container ship indicated that there were no injuries or damage to the vessel, she said.

Authorities would conduct a full investigation into the incident.