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…
Photo: dailymail.co.uk The 180 meter long car carrier Hoegh Osaka remains stuck on Bramble Bank in the Solent. Four tugs were unsuccessful to re-float the vessel off the sankbank. Another attempt will be mad a few days later when the tide is high enough. Owners of the Hoegh Osaka have stated they have made arrangements with Svitzer to handle the salvage. The Marine Accident Incident Branch has launched an investigation into the incident. Initial reports state the vessel left Southampton only partially…