Freight entering the Port of Portsmouth was delayed by around six hours this morning after an unexploded WW2 bomb was found in the harbour.
The Maersk Hammonia Emdem was delayed coming into port by approximately six hours, while shipping firm MMD provided resources to minimise delays, a statement from the port said.
Trains and ferries were cancelled and residents advised to stay in their homes following the discovery, which occurred during a dredging operation in the harbour.
The bomb has since been detonated at a safe location off the coast of the Isle of Wight by the Royal Navy.
A spokesperson for port said: “Portsmouth Harbour was closed until 0800 today, due to the discovery of an unexploded WW2 Bomb during a dredging operation in the harbour channel.
“This meant that vessels entering and leaving Portsmouth International Port were suspended for a short period of time. The Maersk Hammonia Emdem was delayed coming alongside by approximately six hours. Staff at MMD have provided resources to minimise the delay for our customers.”
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