Oops, car transportation ship runs aground

[fireblake]

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

[noggythenog]

Oh dear

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

[lew600fazer]

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

[fireblake]

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

[Skippernick]

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.

[Robbie8666]

quick thinking by pilot & master

[fireblake]

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