Tanker Loaded with US Military Jet Fuel Crashes into Chemical Cargo Vessel
The US-flagged fuel tanker MV Stena Immaculate was involved in a collision with the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship MV Solong off the coast of East Yorkshire. Read Full Article at RT.com
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A collision off the eastern coast of England led to fires on both ships and resulted in a fuel spill in the North Sea.
On Monday, the US-flagged fuel tanker MV Stena Immaculate collided with the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship MV Solong near the East Yorkshire coast, causing significant damage and igniting fires on both vessels.
According to ship-tracking data, the Stena Immaculate was anchored close to Grimsby when the Solong hit its port side at approximately 9:48 am GMT. The collision triggered multiple explosions and ruptured one of the tanker’s cargo tanks, prompting a major fuel leak.
In response, the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency swiftly deployed rescue helicopters, lifeboats from various locations, and firefighting ships to the scene. Out of the 37 crew members aboard both vessels, 36 were successfully rescued and taken ashore, while one individual was hospitalized. However, one crew member from the Solong remains missing after an extensive search was suspended due to adverse conditions.
The MV Stena Immaculate, managed by Crowley Maritime, is a chemical tanker with a deadweight of 49,729 tons. At the time of the incident, it was under charter to the US Navy’s Military Sealift Command, transporting around 18,000 tonnes of Jet A-1 fuel for military use.
The MV Solong, owned by Hamburg-based Ernst Russ, is a 140-meter-long container ship constructed in 2005. It was on its way from Grangemouth to Rotterdam, carrying at least 15 containers filled with various chemicals, including highly toxic sodium cyanide.
The collision has raised environmental concerns due to the jet fuel spill and the hazardous materials onboard, particularly sodium cyanide. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is closely monitoring the situation and evaluating the necessary measures for pollution control.
Authorities are conducting an investigation into the causes of the accident. Early reports suggest that dense fog and potential human error may have played a role. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is overseeing the inquiry to uncover the details surrounding the incident.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
On Monday, the US-flagged fuel tanker MV Stena Immaculate collided with the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship MV Solong near the East Yorkshire coast, causing significant damage and igniting fires on both vessels.
According to ship-tracking data, the Stena Immaculate was anchored close to Grimsby when the Solong hit its port side at approximately 9:48 am GMT. The collision triggered multiple explosions and ruptured one of the tanker’s cargo tanks, prompting a major fuel leak.
In response, the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency swiftly deployed rescue helicopters, lifeboats from various locations, and firefighting ships to the scene. Out of the 37 crew members aboard both vessels, 36 were successfully rescued and taken ashore, while one individual was hospitalized. However, one crew member from the Solong remains missing after an extensive search was suspended due to adverse conditions.
The MV Stena Immaculate, managed by Crowley Maritime, is a chemical tanker with a deadweight of 49,729 tons. At the time of the incident, it was under charter to the US Navy’s Military Sealift Command, transporting around 18,000 tonnes of Jet A-1 fuel for military use.
The MV Solong, owned by Hamburg-based Ernst Russ, is a 140-meter-long container ship constructed in 2005. It was on its way from Grangemouth to Rotterdam, carrying at least 15 containers filled with various chemicals, including highly toxic sodium cyanide.
The collision has raised environmental concerns due to the jet fuel spill and the hazardous materials onboard, particularly sodium cyanide. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is closely monitoring the situation and evaluating the necessary measures for pollution control.
Authorities are conducting an investigation into the causes of the accident. Early reports suggest that dense fog and potential human error may have played a role. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is overseeing the inquiry to uncover the details surrounding the incident.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
