- A ship experienced engine failure and temporarily grounded off the Isle of Wight while en route from Southampton to Rotterdam on October 15.
- The vessel was refloated with tug assistance, and no pollution or injuries were reported.
- The ship awaits an underwater inspection after regaining engine power.
On October 15, a ship traveling from the UK’s port of Southampton to the port of Rotterdam ran aground off the coast of the Isle of Wight. The grounding occurred shortly after departing from Southampton at approximately 3:50 pm UK time, reports Container News.
Temporary Grounding on Sandbank
The ship became stuck on Bramble Bank due to engine power loss. The grounding was confirmed in a statement, which noted that the vessel temporarily ran aground before being refloated with tugboat assistance.
“The vessel experienced a loss of engine power on its voyage from Southampton to Rotterdam… As a result, the vessel experienced a temporary grounding but was quickly refloated with the assistance of tugs,” the statement said. Despite the incident, there were no environmental or safety hazards reported.
No Pollution or Crew Injuries
The shipping company confirmed that the crew and vessel were safe, and no pollution occurred due to the incident. Following the refloating, the ship regained engine power and is anchored for further inspection.
The ship is awaiting an underwater inspection to assess any potential damage. Until then, it remains anchored to ensure its seaworthiness.
Vessel’s Operational Background
The ship is deployed on a service route between Asia and North Europe. It performed extra loader functions for cargo transport between these regions.
Data from Port State Control reveals that during its last inspection in April, the ship was found to have 10 defects. It includes issues related to structural conditions, fire safety, life-saving appliances, and propulsion machinery.
Defects Found During Last Inspection
“At its last inspection in April, the vessel was found to have 10 defects, relating to its structural condition, fire safety, life-saving appliances, propulsion machinery, and crew certificates,” showing that some operational concerns had been flagged earlier this year.
The shipping company swiftly refloated the ship and ensured the crew’s safety. Tugboats were instrumental in getting the vessel unstuck, and the incident did not result in further complications.
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Source: Container News
