Hoegh Osaka Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Hoegh osaka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.84 N,1 14.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.780667
  • Longitude: -1.248333
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOEGH OSAKA
Type motor vessel
Flag SINGAPORE
Length 179.9 m
Width 32.2 m
Draught 15.7
Tonnage 51770
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 2015
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 2015
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Markers EMERG WK MARKING BUOYS NW & SE OF THE WK
Surveying Details SEP 2015/000000266 6.1.15 AGROUND ON BRAMBLE BANK. TEMPOROARY EXCLUSION ZONE RADIUS 200MTRS CENTRED ON 5047.40N, 0118.15W [WGD]. (PORT OF SOUTHAMPPTON, NM 2T/15). INS AS ST. SEP 2015/000002149 7.1.15 TEMP EXCLUSION ZONE RADIUS 200MTRS CENTRED ON THE VESSEL AT 5047.20N, 0118.33W [WGD]. EMERGENCY WK MARKING BUOYS LAID IN 5047.11N, 0118.25W (SE OF WK) & 5047.30N, 0118.41W (NW OF WK). (PORT OF SOUTHAMPTON NM 3T/15). AMEND POSN. 8.1.14 VESSEL UNEXPECTEDLY REFLOATED AT HW ON 7 JAN. (BBC NEWS, 7.1.15). AMEND LIFT. NEVER CHARTED. NCA. SEP 2015/000004274 8.1.15 VESSEL REFLOATED. NOW HELD IN POSN 5046.84N, 0114.90W [WGD] WITH TUGS PENDING FURTHER WORK. (PORT OF SOUTHAMPTON NM 4T/15). NCA. SEP 2015/000004243 14.1.15 TEZ OF 300MTRS PLACED AROUND EXTREMITIES OF VESSEL. VESSEL IS HELD IN POSITION BY TUGS.(QHM PORTSMOUTH 1/15).
Last Amended Date Jan 14, 2015

Circumstances of loss

EX-MAERSK WIND. BUILT IN 2000 BY TSUNEISHI HOLDINGS CORPORATION, NAKATADO, JAPAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOEGH AUTOCARRIERS. OIL ENGINE OF 19140 BHP FOR 19.2 KNOTS, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR BREMERHAVEN. DEVELOPED SEVERE LIST AND WAS GROUNDED. WAS CARRYING 1400 CARS AND ABOUT 70 PIECES OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT. CREW OF 24 RECOVERED. 51770 GT, 16886 DWT, 15532 NT.

General Comments

INTACT, LISTING 45 DEGS TO PORT, TEZ RADIUS 200MTRS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 46.84 N,1 14.9 W
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FAQ

Where is the HOEGH OSAKA wreck located?

The HOEGH OSAKA wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.84 N,1 14.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOEGH OSAKA?

The seabed around the HOEGH OSAKA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the HOEGH OSAKA sink?

The HOEGH OSAKA sank on Jan 3, 2015.

When was the wreck of the HOEGH OSAKA discovered?

The wreck of the HOEGH OSAKA was discovered in 2015.

What country did the HOEGH OSAKA belong to?

The HOEGH OSAKA belonged to SINGAPORE.

What was the tonnage of the HOEGH OSAKA?

The HOEGH OSAKA had a tonnage of 51770 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOEGH OSAKA?

The HOEGH OSAKA is classified as a motor vessel.

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