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Hoegh Osaka Recovered

Hoegh Osaka Recovered

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On January 22, the Hoegh Osaka returned to Southampton after it had been stranded/disabled for three weeks. The car carrier had been laying on its side with a 52 degree list since January 3. The Hoegh Osaka refloated four days later on a high tide, but it took another 19 days until a salvage team was able to re-right the vessel. Delays due to heavy winds and storms kept the vessel on its side while anchored off Lee-on-the-Solent. It’s cargo of 1,200 Jaguar and Land Rovers, Mini and construction equipment will be inspected.

Atlantic Companion

Atlantic Companion

Atlantic Companion

The 292 meter long container ship Atlantic Companion became disabled off Fastnet Rock.  The Atlantic Companion was en route to Halifax from Liverpool when it suffered engine failure.  The vessel went adrift while the crew attempted to repair the engine and restore power. The crew was able restore power some 12 hours later and the boxship proceeded to an anchorage in Bantry Bay. There the crew continued repairs on the engine. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.