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Oops, car transportation ship runs aground - fireblake - 04-01-15
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
Re: Oops, car transportation ship runs aground - noggythenog - 04-01-15
Oh dear :o
I look forward to reading the MAIB on this one when it is circulated at work
Re: Oops, car transportation ship runs aground - lew600fazer - 04-01-15
Thankfully they got them all off, sadly not the case for the crew of the wee Cement carrier up of the Scottish coast.
Re: Oops, car transportation ship runs aground - fireblake - 04-01-15
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
Re: Oops, car transportation ship runs aground - Skippernick - 04-01-15
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.
Re: Oops, car transportation ship runs aground - Robbie8666 - 05-01-15
quick thinking by pilot & master
Re: Oops, car transportation ship runs aground - fireblake - 05-01-15
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