UPDATE: Container ship grounded on Bramble Bank, Southampton Water
UPDATE: The container ship refloated and made its way to its berth under its own steam, with the tugs as escort.
A large container ship (369m x51m) executed a controlled grounding this evening (13 February) at Bramble Bank, in Southampton Water, following a loss of power.
Port of Southampton Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) sent eight tugs to the vessel. At this time no damage or pollution has been reported, the Coastguard continue to monitor the situation.