Hoegh Osaka
The 180 meter long, 16886 dwt car carrier Hoegh Osaka ran aground in the Solent off the Isle of Wight, England. The Hoegh Osaka was en route to Bremerhaven, Germany when the vessel suffered a mechanical malfunction. The Hoegh Osaka made a sharp turn and ran up on the Bramble Bank. The car carrier quickly listed over 45 degrees to starboard. Reports state some of the crew found themselves in the water from the step listing. Four RNLI lifeboats, from Calshot,…