[240115.EN.SEA] Grounded 51,000-ton Hoegh Car Carrier Towed Into Southampton

THE stricken car carrier Hoegh Osaka, that was deliberately grounded earlier this month on Brambles Bank after it developed a 48-degree starboard list, was to be towed into the Port of Southampton, according to the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

The 51,000-ton ship has been largely righted, but still had a five degree list. The coastguard said the ship will be moved from the Alpha Anchorage in the Solent at 3:45pm and is expected to arrive at Berth 101 in Southampton at 9pm.

Source : HKSG.