Collision in the North Sea: container ship captain identified as Russian citizen, arrested

British authorities have released new information regarding the collision between a container ship and a tanker in the North Sea. The captain of the vessel Solong was identified as a 59-year-old Russian citizen, who has been arrested on charges of gross negligence and involuntary manslaughter.

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12 march 2025   |   11:16   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Daniel Nawrocki   |   Print

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North Sea maritime disaster

The incident occurred on Monday before 11:00 am. The container ship Solong collided with the tanker MV Stena Immaculate, which had been chartered by the US military and was anchored approximately 16 kilometers off the coast of Hull in Yorkshire, UK. The collision resulted in a fire and a leak of jet fuel from the damaged tanker.

The British coast guard immediately launched a rescue operation. A total of 36 crew members from both vessels were evacuated to shore, one of whom was hospitalized. Tragically, a crew member from Solong went missing. Search efforts continued into Monday night but were eventually called off without success. British maritime minister Mike Kane stated that authorities are now operating under the assumption that the missing sailor has died.

Captain’s arrest

On Tuesday, British media reported that the captain of Solong had been detained. The 59-year-old Russian national is suspected of gross negligence and involuntary manslaughter. An ongoing investigation aims to determine the exact causes of the collision and the level of responsibility of the captain and other crew members.

The fire and fuel leak have raised environmental concerns, prompting British authorities to monitor the situation closely to prevent further pollution in the North Sea.

At this time, no further details have been provided on the condition of the hospitalized individual or the potential legal consequences for the captain of Solong.

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