Two of the containers which fell from the Baltic Klipper off the coast of the Isle of Wight on Saturday evening have washed ashore at Selsey in West Sussex.
The containers caused delays at Southampton port throughout Saturday and Sunday morning, with P&O Cruises’ Iona delayed from leaving for almost 24 hours.
Bunches of bananas have been spotted on the shoreline with a huge emergency services presence in the area, consisting of the Coastguard, fire service and police.
A cordon has been set up and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are advising people to avoid the area.
A spokesperson for the Coastguard said: “HM Coastguard is continuing to work with the relevant authorities after 16 containers went overboard from the cargo ship BALTIC KLIPPER in the Solent on 6 December.
“This includes working with the vessel’s owners who are responsible for recovering the containers.
“Eight of the containers were reported as carrying bananas, two as carrying plantain, one as carrying avocados, and the remaining five as empty.
“Two containers have come ashore at Selsey, where a cordon has been put in place. Coastguard rescue teams from Selsey and Littlehampton, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and Sussex Police are all in attendance.
“The public are advised to avoid the area and are reminded that all wreck material found in the UK has to be reported to HM Coastguard’s Receiver of Wreck.
“Those who fail to declare items within 28 days are breaking the law and may have further action taken against then.
“Any sightings of the containers should be reported to the coastguard on 0344 382 0560.”
Photographers John and Jean spotted the containers on the shore on Sunday morning.
They said: “Rough seas at East Beach are pushing the container onto the shore.
“Police with a drone, fire brigade and the Coastguard are in attendance. We believe the emergency services are waiting to see if it gets beached when the tide goes out.
“The container looks like it’s been damaged/holed as well. Lots of debris in the sea and on the beach as well.
“That’ll require a big clean-up operation.”
Iona left Southampton at around 1pm on Sunday, having been due to leave on Saturday evening.
P&O Cruises confirmed the Southampton-based cruise line does not anticipate any alterations to her itinerary.
Two of the containers which fell from the Baltic Klipper off the coast of the Isle of Wight on Saturday evening have washed ashore at Selsey in West Sussex.
The containers caused delays at Southampton port throughout Saturday and Sunday morning, with P&O Cruises’ Iona delayed from leaving for almost 24 hours.
Bunches of bananas have been spotted on the shoreline with a huge emergency services presence in the area, consisting of the Coastguard, fire service and police.
A cordon has been set up and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are advising people to avoid the area.
A spokesperson for the Coastguard said: “HM Coastguard is continuing to work with the relevant authorities after 16 containers went overboard from the cargo ship BALTIC KLIPPER in the Solent on 6 December.
“This includes working with the vessel’s owners who are responsible for recovering the containers.
“Eight of the containers were reported as carrying bananas, two as carrying plantain, one as carrying avocados, and the remaining five as empty.
“Two containers have come ashore at Selsey, where a cordon has been put in place. Coastguard rescue teams from Selsey and Littlehampton, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and Sussex Police are all in attendance.
“The public are advised to avoid the area and are reminded that all wreck material found in the UK has to be reported to HM Coastguard’s Receiver of Wreck.
“Those who fail to declare items within 28 days are breaking the law and may have further action taken against then.
“Any sightings of the containers should be reported to the coastguard on 0344 382 0560.”
Photographers John and Jean spotted the containers on the shore on Sunday morning.
They said: “Rough seas at East Beach are pushing the container onto the shore.
“Police with a drone, fire brigade and the Coastguard are in attendance. We believe the emergency services are waiting to see if it gets beached when the tide goes out.
“The container looks like it’s been damaged/holed as well. Lots of debris in the sea and on the beach as well.
“That’ll require a big clean-up operation.”
Iona left Southampton at around 1pm on Sunday, having been due to leave on Saturday evening.
P&O Cruises confirmed the Southampton-based cruise line does not anticipate any alterations to her itinerary.
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