Successful Jet Fuel Transfer from Damaged Stena Tanker After Hull Collision

The transfer of jet fuel cargo from the damaged tanker Stena Immaculate has been successfully completed, as confirmed by HM Coastguard. Salvors are now making preparations to bring the vessel into a port of refuge in the UK. The incident occurred on March 10 when the Portuguese-flagged feeder ship Solong collided with the anchored Stena Immaculate off the coast of Hull, UK. The impact resulted in a fire on both vessels, leading the crew of the Immaculate to abandon ship.

Tragically, one crewmember from the Solong is missing and presumed dead, while the boxship sustained significant fire damage. Debris from Solong’s cargo, including pelletized plastic, has been found on nearby beaches in the UK. The master of the boxship has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. Following the collision, salvors stabilized the situation on board the Stena Immaculate and conducted an STS transfer with another vessel, Fure Vyl, to remove the fuel.

HM Coastguard is actively supporting local authorities in responding to onshore pollution resulting from the collision in Norfolk and Lincolnshire. The clean-up operation has transitioned from a proactive to a reactive response, with HM Coastguard closely monitoring the situation. The public has been urged to report any sightings of nurdle pollution through the agency’s online tip portal.

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