The seafarer could not be revived on the vessel off Point Cook, The Age daily said.
The ship was described as both a bulker and a tanker in the report, but not named.
Firefighters were called to help the 21-year-old on Saturday.
A crewman found unconscious on a cargoship has died off Newport, Australia.
The seafarer could not be revived on the vessel off Point Cook, The Age daily said.
The ship was described as both a bulker and a tanker in the report, but not named.
Firefighters were called to help the 21-year-old on Saturday.