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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 by Keith Thompson from Studio Rouge

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.

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.

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.

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.

22, January 2015·1 min read

Bye bye Hoegh Osaka: She’s on the move this afternoon

The cargo ship will be tugged to Southampton this afternoon.

23, January 2015·1 min read

Hoegh Osaka: ‘Extraordinary dedication and courage’ shown

The Transport Secretary praises all those involved in the rescue and salvage operation of the stricken cargo ship, Hoegh Osaka.

11, February 2015·1 min read

Another farewell to Hoegh Osaka (picture gallery)

After first grounding on Bramble Bank at the beginning of January, the Hoegh Osaka passed by the Isle of Wight earlier this week on her way to Falmouth for repairs.

23, April 2015·1 min read

Give yourself a giggle with this madcap take on Island events

Then check out this short compilation video of Justin Mason's six-second Vines, gathered together over the last nine months.

17, March 2016·2 min read

Hoegh Osaka investigation: The consequence could have been a lot worse

Had Hoegh Osaka turned a few minutes earlier or later it would have literally ended up in deep water, affecting marine traffic to and from Southampton Docks, including cruise liners, cargo ships and supplies for the oil refinery.

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