A major multi-agency clean-up is in full swing along the West Sussex coast after several shipping containers fell off the Baltic Klipper and washed ashore on Saturday, 6 December.

Authorities and Volunteers Join Forces

Arun District Council, Chichester District Council, and West Sussex County Council are leading the charge. They’re backed by environmental experts Ambipar, who are securing containers and removing debris using trusted shoreline clean-up methods.

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Meanwhile, HM Coastguard is continuing offshore searches. Their fixed-wing aircraft is scanning the area for any more missing containers.
Expect more updates as the operation continues.

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