Shipping containers clean-up

A major clean-up operation has been taking place on the shoreline after shipping containers that had gone overboard from a cargo ship in the Solent on Saturday (6 December) started to wash up along the coast.

Several containers from the cargo ship Baltic Klipper have come ashore at locations including Selsey, Pagham Harbour, and Bognor Regis.

Environmental management company, Ambipar, has been appointed to lead on the clean-up and several agencies are working together and making good progress. We’d like to give special thanks to everyone who has helped so far, especially local litter picking groups.

 Photo credit: Ambipar

Removal of the containers that washed up has started in Bognor Regis and machinery is now on site. Clearance of the containers at other sites along the shoreline will also be undertaken in the coming days.

Whilst this work is ongoing we would advise the public to stay clear of the area for their own safety.

We thank everyone for their patience while we continue with the clean-up.

15/12/25: The clean-up of West Sussex’s shoreline continues 

12/12/25: West Sussex shoreline clean-up operation continues into the weekend

10/12/25: Major clean-up operation continues after shipping containers came ashore in West Sussex 

9/12/25: Update statement regarding shipping containers coming ashore in West Sussex 

8/12/25: Statement regarding shipping containers coming ashore in West Sussex

 Photo credit: Ambipar