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Title: Oops, car transportation ship runs aground
Post by: fireblake on 04 January 2015, 11:43:35 am

A bit of a to do in the Solent last night http://m.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11700840.UPDATE__Fears_for_giant_car_transporter_at_centre_of_dramatic_rescue_operation_after_running_aground_in_Solent/
I was kept awake by the helicopters doing the rescue.  Not complaining as they do an amazing job

Mickey

Title: Re: Oops, car transportation ship runs aground
Post by: noggythenog on 04 January 2015, 01:28:32 pm

Oh dear :o

I look forward to reading the MAIB on this one when it is circulated at work

Title: Re: Oops, car transportation ship runs aground
Post by: lew600fazer on 04 January 2015, 02:01:13 pm

Thankfully they got them all off, sadly not the case for the crew of the  wee Cement carrier up of the Scottish coast.

Title: Re: Oops, car transportation ship runs aground
Post by: fireblake on 04 January 2015, 06:51:31 pm

Apparently it was run aground deliberately to stop a more catastrophic scenario.
A monumental FOC up with the ballast caused a 50degree list. Beaching was deemed the best option.


Mickey

Title: Re: Oops, car transportation ship runs aground
Post by: Skippernick on 04 January 2015, 10:09:23 pm

Personally i would of shoved it up the shore in Cowes, that would of done a lot more good to the general decor of the sea front.

Title: Re: Oops, car transportation ship runs aground
Post by: Robbie8666 on 05 January 2015, 11:42:51 am

quick thinking by pilot & master

Title: Re: Oops, car transportation ship runs aground
Post by: fireblake on 05 January 2015, 07:09:45 pm

Jaguar, Land Rover say they had over 1200 vehicles on the ship. Plus JCB's and other Plant. Some Roll Royce and Bentleys too.


Mickey