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Hoegh Osaka

The Hoegh Osaka cargo ship became grounded on Bramble Bank on Saturday 3rd January 2015.

The cargo ship, which was carrying around 1,400 vehicles and took onboard over 3,000 tons of water, remained in the Solent for 19 days before it was assisted back to Southampton on 22nd January 2015.

Below are articles relating to the grounding of the Hoegh Osaka.

Hoegh Osaka - daylight

4, January 2015·2 min read

Grounded cargo ship being assessed for damage following dramatic rescue (photos)

The damage and stability of a cargo ship that ran aground in the Solent last night is being assessed this morning following a dramatic rescue operation.

Close up of Hoegh Osaka by Stuart Stevens

4, January 2015·2 min read

Stranded Solent Cargo ship run aground deliberately says owner (HD Photos)

Every hour that passes, something even more strange comes out about this car-carrying cargo ship. Here's the latest from the boss of the company. Oh and it's also leaning over even further says the MCA. We've got some new detailed photos, shot on a long lens.

Hoegh Osaka by Damian Haworth

5, January 2015·1 min read

The Hoegh Osaka: Our Flickr Group Picture of the Week

Lots of great shots of the now World-famous Hoegh Osaka grounded cargo ship have been added to the Flickr Pool. Here's one of our favourites.

Hoegh Osaka from the ferry by Keith Allso

6, January 2015·1 min read

Hoegh Osaka: Hear live press conference

Find out what the latest plans are for the salvage operation of the stranded Hoegh Osaka cargo ship.

Hoegh Osaka

7, January 2015·1 min read

Hoegh Osaka taking in water due to slight crack in hull

One piece of construction equipment has moved and caused a slight crack in the hull which has resulted in more water being taken in that originally thought.

Hoegh Osaka

7, January 2015·1 min read

Hoegh Osaka adrift due to high tide (Update: Video)

An operation with tugs is taking place to try and rescue the cargo ship which became grounded on the Brambles sandbank at the weekend. It is being moved to Portsmouth rather than Southampton but won't affect the ports.

Hoegh Osaka from the ferry by Keith Allso

8, January 2015·1 min read

Hoegh Osaka on the move again (HD photos)

Keith Thompson from Studio Rouge has shared some great photos of the Hoegh Osaka being moved yesterday and we hear on Twitter that she's on the move again now.

Hoegh Osaka by Keith Thompson from Studio Rouge

8, January 2015·1 min read

Hoegh Osaka: 3,000 tons of water onboard

Work will start soon to pump the estimated 3,000 tons of water off the cargo ship. The removal of this water should reduce the vessel’s list say the MCA.

Hoegh Osaka

9, January 2015·1 min read

Hoegh Osaka: No evidence of pollution says MCA

Work starts today to empty the vessel of water that was taken in over the last few days.

Hoegh Osaka by Keith Thompson from Studio Rouge

10, January 2015·1 min read

Action taken to prevent Hoegh Osaka causing problems for Queen Mary 2

With the Queen Mary 2 coming into port, and 72 knot winds reported, the tugs had to act fast this morning after Hoegh Osaka dragged her anchor around 100m.

Hoegh Osaka - HM Coastguard

12, January 2015·1 min read

Weather affecting salvage operation of Hoegh Osaka

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) issue another update on the salvage operation of the Hoegh Osaka.

Hoegh Osaka by Keith Thompson from Studio Rouge

13, January 2015·1 min read

Hoegh Osaka: New measures should hold vessel in place in strong winds

The MCA say the anticipated strong winds should not present a problem for the anchor and three tugs attached to the Hoegh Osaka.

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