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  • Operation to free Hoegh Osaka cargo ship under way

    01/04/2015 2:50:46 AM PST · by moose07 · 14 replies
    BBC ^ | 4 January 2015 | BBC
    A major operation is under way to free a car transporter ship that ran aground in the Solent, off the Isle of Wight. The Hoegh Osaka was heading to Germany when it ran on to the Bramble Bank, in the entrance to Southampton Water, at about 21:30 GMT on Saturday. The coastguard said 25 crew members were rescued from the vessel. Hoegh Autoliners said it was "currently assessing damage and stability issues on board". The ship's owner said one of the crew members was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Three senior officers stayed on board but have now...