Re-Floating Of Stricken Cargo Ship Is Delayed

COWES, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Salvage tugs stay close to the stricken vessel 'Hoegh Osaka' after it remains stuck listing on a sand bank in the Solent on January 7, 2015 in Cowes, England. An attempt by salvagers at high tide today to re-float the Hoegh Osaka, a 52,000 ton cargo ship which is carrying 1,400 cars and plant machinery and is now stricken off the Isle of Wight, was delayed after it was discovered there was more water on board than previously thought.ÊThe ship became grounded on Bramble Bank in the Solent on Saturday night, forcing emergency services to rescue all 25 crew members on board. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)