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.
The rescue operation has involved Ventnor Coastguard, Yarmouth RNLI and British Divers Marine Life Rescue. The police and ambulance service are also on the scene. Details within
Not strictly Isle of Wight-related, but a great piece of history for the MCA. Julie-Anne Wood becomes the Maritime & Coastguard Agency’s first female Head of Maritime Operations.