Russian Captain Charged After North Sea Ship Collision
A Russian captain faces charges of gross negligence manslaughter following a collision between a cargo ship and a US-chartered tanker off the British coast, leaving one crew member presumed dead.
- The collision occurred on Monday, March 10, when the cargo ship 'Solong' struck the anchored US-chartered tanker 'Stena Immaculate' near the British North Sea coast.
- The captain of the 'Solong,' a 59-year-old Russian national, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter and appeared in court in Hull on Saturday.
- One crew member of the 'Solong,' a 38-year-old Filipino, is presumed dead after extensive search efforts; 36 other crew members from both vessels were safely evacuated.
- Both ships caught fire after the collision, but authorities have confirmed that environmental damage is likely minimal despite a kerosene leak from the tanker.
- The cause of the collision remains unclear, and there is no evidence to suggest intentional actions against the US-chartered tanker.
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