US military fuel tanker crashes into chemical-laden cargo ship
The US-flagged fuel tanker MV Stena Immaculate was involved in a collision with the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship MV Solong close to the East Yorkshire coast. Read Full Article at RT.com
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A collision off the eastern coast of England led to fires on both vessels and a significant spill into the North Sea.
A fuel tanker registered in the US collided with a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship in the North Sea near East Yorkshire on Monday, resulting in severe damage and fires aboard both vessels.
Ship-tracking data reveals that the MV Stena Immaculate was anchored near Grimsby when the MV Solong collided with its port side around 9:48 AM local time.
The crash triggered multiple explosions and ruptured one of the tanker’s cargo tanks, causing a substantial fuel spill.
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency acted swiftly, deploying rescue helicopters, lifeboats from various locations, and firefighting vessels to the scene. Out of the 37 crew members on both ships, 36 were rescued and brought ashore, while one individual was hospitalized. One crew member from the Solong remains missing after a comprehensive search was halted due to adverse conditions.
The MV Stena Immaculate, operated by Crowley Maritime, is a chemical tanker with a deadweight capacity of 49,729 tons. At the time of the incident, it was chartered by the US Navy’s Military Sealift Command and was transporting approximately 18,000 tons of Jet A-1 fuel for the military.
The MV Solong, owned by the Hamburg-based company Ernst Russ, is a 140-meter cargo ship built in 2005. It was making its way from Grangemouth to Rotterdam, carrying at least 15 containers of various chemicals, including the highly toxic sodium cyanide.
The collision resulted in jet fuel leaking into the North Sea and raised alarms about environmental hazards, especially concerning the sodium cyanide aboard the Solong. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is closely monitoring the situation and evaluating the appropriate counter-pollution measures.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the causes of the collision. Preliminary reports suggest that dense fog and possible human error may have played a role. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is leading the inquiry to clarify the circumstances surrounding the event.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
A fuel tanker registered in the US collided with a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship in the North Sea near East Yorkshire on Monday, resulting in severe damage and fires aboard both vessels.
Ship-tracking data reveals that the MV Stena Immaculate was anchored near Grimsby when the MV Solong collided with its port side around 9:48 AM local time.
The crash triggered multiple explosions and ruptured one of the tanker’s cargo tanks, causing a substantial fuel spill.
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency acted swiftly, deploying rescue helicopters, lifeboats from various locations, and firefighting vessels to the scene. Out of the 37 crew members on both ships, 36 were rescued and brought ashore, while one individual was hospitalized. One crew member from the Solong remains missing after a comprehensive search was halted due to adverse conditions.
The MV Stena Immaculate, operated by Crowley Maritime, is a chemical tanker with a deadweight capacity of 49,729 tons. At the time of the incident, it was chartered by the US Navy’s Military Sealift Command and was transporting approximately 18,000 tons of Jet A-1 fuel for the military.
The MV Solong, owned by the Hamburg-based company Ernst Russ, is a 140-meter cargo ship built in 2005. It was making its way from Grangemouth to Rotterdam, carrying at least 15 containers of various chemicals, including the highly toxic sodium cyanide.
The collision resulted in jet fuel leaking into the North Sea and raised alarms about environmental hazards, especially concerning the sodium cyanide aboard the Solong. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is closely monitoring the situation and evaluating the appropriate counter-pollution measures.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the causes of the collision. Preliminary reports suggest that dense fog and possible human error may have played a role. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is leading the inquiry to clarify the circumstances surrounding the event.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
