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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.

20, January 2015·1 min read

Hoegh Osaka: List of cargo ship reduced from 52 to 39 degrees

The long range weather forecast is now indicating that it is unlikely that the Hoegh Osaka will be moved from Alpha Anchorage to a berth at Southampton Port on Wednesday (21st January 2015).

21, January 2015·1 min read

Hoegh Osaka: Major development announced

Plans for the cargo ship's return to Southampton Port have been revealed by the MCA.

Hoegh Osaka by Keith Thompson from Studio Rouge

16, January 2015·1 min read

Hoegh Osaka: More water being pumped from car decks

It's hoped that if the salvors can continue pumping the water out of the vessel that the list will reduce over the next few days.

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.

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.

19, January 2015·1 min read

Hoegh Osaka: Plans to move listing cargo ship to Southampton later this week

The list has now reduced to 47 degrees and is expected to reduce further.

15, January 2015·1 min read

Hoegh Osaka: Plans to take into port under discussion

Salvors head back out to the cargo ship this afternoon to assess the situation.

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.

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.

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.

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