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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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