A 302-metre long cargo ship broke down on the Solent off the Isle of Wight yesterday (Tuesday).

One Maneuver left Southampton Container Terminal at 3.20pm and was heading to Rotterdam, but is believed to have lost power off the coast of Calshot at 3.45pm. 

Associated British Ports (ABP) has since confirmed the ship ran aground on Bramble Bank after losing power.

The 43-metre wide vessel dropped anchor and was assisted by three tug boats - Ayton Cross, Phenix and Lomax - and the harbour master shortly after.

Container ship One Maneuver being further assisted by three tug boats and the harbour master.Container ship One Maneuver being further assisted by three tug boats and the harbour master. (Image: Ben Chapman) An ABP spokesperson said yesterday: "A container vessel, One Maneuver, ran aground earlier today on Bramble Bank after losing power.

"Local tug services assisted in moving her back into the main channel, she will be anchored in the Solent overnight, before her onward journey to Rotterdam."

Pictures show the boats heading towards the stricken vessel.

One Maneuver was expected to arrive in Rotterdam by 12 midday on Wednesday but the new arrival time is unknown.

An announcement was reportedly made on Red Funnel car ferries that the container ship may cause minor delays, but the Isle of Wight ferry service is now back on schedule.

One Maneuver can carry up to 79,000 tonnes of cargo each trip.

ABP has been contacted for comment.