Update: Hoegh Osaka Under Tow
Grounded car carrier vessel Hoegh Osaka self floated at 1:55 p.m., and all salvors had left the vessel safely, the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency reported. The ship, which is still listed, is currently under tow to a holding position two miles east of the original grounding position. This new location is inside the Queen's Harbor Master Portsmouth (QHM) jurisdiction and is close to the area called Spitbank. The tow is being carried out by Svitzer, the salvors, and the new holding position will allow a full assessment of her condition. Queen’s Harbor Master Portsmouth has established a temporary exclusion zone of 300 meters around the vessel.
Salvors Delay Hoegh Osaka Refloat
The salvage team has decided to delay the refloat of grounded car carrier vessel Hoegh Osaka. The refloat was initially scheduled for Thursday, January 8, but salvors’ calculations revealed that more water has entered the vessel than was previously predicted, according to the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Thus, the preparation for the refloat will take longer than the weather window would allow, forcing the refloat to be postponed. Hoegh Autoliners said the ship’s crew intentionally ran the 51…
