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Investigation into listing Hoegh Osaka cargo ship begins Hoegh Osaka: Investigation into listing cargo ship begins
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An investigation has begun into why a car transporter, which ran aground in the Solent, started listing shortly after leaving the Port of Southampton.An investigation has begun into why a car transporter, which ran aground in the Solent, started listing shortly after leaving the Port of Southampton.
The Hoegh Osaka was deliberately run aground off the Isle of Wight on Saturday evening after it developed problems and started to list, the vessel's owners Hoegh Autoliners said.The Hoegh Osaka was deliberately run aground off the Isle of Wight on Saturday evening after it developed problems and started to list, the vessel's owners Hoegh Autoliners said.
The ship is now listing at 52 degrees and the salvage operation has begun.The ship is now listing at 52 degrees and the salvage operation has begun.
All 25 crew members were rescued from the ship by the RNLI and coastguard.All 25 crew members were rescued from the ship by the RNLI and coastguard.
How do you refloat a 51,000 tonne ship?How do you refloat a 51,000 tonne ship?
Marine salvage expert Capt John Noble said: "At the moment the door is wide open on how they will do it.Marine salvage expert Capt John Noble said: "At the moment the door is wide open on how they will do it.
"The tidal option is no longer possible as it is clear she is hard and fast where she is."The tidal option is no longer possible as it is clear she is hard and fast where she is.
"It won't be as complex as the Costa Concordia and they used a leverage system there, which has been used in a number of cases."It won't be as complex as the Costa Concordia and they used a leverage system there, which has been used in a number of cases.
"It can't be done using ballasts due to the angle but I am sure they are exploring the dredging option."It can't be done using ballasts due to the angle but I am sure they are exploring the dredging option.
"This could be done as long as the seabed stays where it is, but Bramble Bank may wash back and forth. That could be a high risk option."This could be done as long as the seabed stays where it is, but Bramble Bank may wash back and forth. That could be a high risk option.
"The priority is making sure the fuel is safe and may well be removed, but the other issue is the hull giving way as she is in a position she is not designed for.""The priority is making sure the fuel is safe and may well be removed, but the other issue is the hull giving way as she is in a position she is not designed for."
Ingar Skiaker, chief executive of Hoegh Autoliners, said: "Our vessel developed a severe list shortly after she left port and the pilot and the master took the decision to save the vessel and its crew by grounding her on the bank.Ingar Skiaker, chief executive of Hoegh Autoliners, said: "Our vessel developed a severe list shortly after she left port and the pilot and the master took the decision to save the vessel and its crew by grounding her on the bank.
"This showed great skill and seamanship on behalf of our crew when faced with such challenging circumstances."This showed great skill and seamanship on behalf of our crew when faced with such challenging circumstances.
"At this stage it is too early to speculate on the cause of the list but we are starting an immediate investigation."At this stage it is too early to speculate on the cause of the list but we are starting an immediate investigation.
"Right now we have serious work ahead of us in order to free the vessel from the Bramble Bank without disrupting the flow of traffic in and out of the Port of Southampton."Right now we have serious work ahead of us in order to free the vessel from the Bramble Bank without disrupting the flow of traffic in and out of the Port of Southampton.
"An investigation is ongoing as to what occurred last night and that is being conducted by the MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation Branch).""An investigation is ongoing as to what occurred last night and that is being conducted by the MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation Branch)."
Mr Skiaker confirmed "no oil or other substances" had leaked from the vessel into the water.Mr Skiaker confirmed "no oil or other substances" had leaked from the vessel into the water.
Asked whether there were too many vehicles on board, he replied: "No, the vessel was only one-third full."Asked whether there were too many vehicles on board, he replied: "No, the vessel was only one-third full."
Mr Skiaker also thanked everyone involved in the rescue operation.Mr Skiaker also thanked everyone involved in the rescue operation.
"All crew plus one pilot, in total 25 people were evacuated from the vessel and all are safe and accounted for. Two crew members were taken to the hospital with minor injuries."All crew plus one pilot, in total 25 people were evacuated from the vessel and all are safe and accounted for. Two crew members were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
"The crew is currently being offered all possible support and assistance to help them cope with the ordeal they have been through. "The crew is currently being offered all possible support and assistance to help them cope with the ordeal they have been through."
Hugh Shaw, of the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA), said the appointed salvers Svitzer would spend the next few days going on board the ship to establish if the cargo, which as well as 1,400 cars includes 70 to 80 pieces of construction equipment, had shifted and the implication for the operation to refloat the vessel.Hugh Shaw, of the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA), said the appointed salvers Svitzer would spend the next few days going on board the ship to establish if the cargo, which as well as 1,400 cars includes 70 to 80 pieces of construction equipment, had shifted and the implication for the operation to refloat the vessel.
"There has been no release of oil into the environment and we are determined to keep the situation that way - we are not looking for a quick fix here," he said."There has been no release of oil into the environment and we are determined to keep the situation that way - we are not looking for a quick fix here," he said.
The MCA said the vessel was not in a shipping channel, so there was no impact on other ships in the area.The MCA said the vessel was not in a shipping channel, so there was no impact on other ships in the area.
Four RNLI Lifeboats, as well as the Solent Coastguard helicopter, were involved in the rescue.Four RNLI Lifeboats, as well as the Solent Coastguard helicopter, were involved in the rescue.
One crew member is understood to have been pulled from the water during the rescue operation while the majority of the crew had made their way to the high side of the ship and were taken to safety.One crew member is understood to have been pulled from the water during the rescue operation while the majority of the crew had made their way to the high side of the ship and were taken to safety.
Two senior officers and a pilot stayed on board before being taken ashore.Two senior officers and a pilot stayed on board before being taken ashore.
The transporter, registered in Singapore, set sail from Southampton at about 20:20 GMT on Saturday.The transporter, registered in Singapore, set sail from Southampton at about 20:20 GMT on Saturday.
The 51,000-tonne ship had been on its way to Germany when it developed a problem.The 51,000-tonne ship had been on its way to Germany when it developed a problem.