The cruise ship Astor has been left with a massive gash in its side, after slamming into part of the pier at #PortMelbourne while being buffeted by strong winds.

It was towed out to sea by tug boats. @3AW693 pic.twitter.com/P6MfTKdmVC

— Priscilla Moca (@priscillamoca) February 19, 2018