The captain of the container ship Single faced charges of gross negligence after colliding with an oil tanker, causing casualties. Vladimir Motin from St. Petersburg was blamed for the incident off East Yorkshire. The collision involved the Single and Stena Flawless, prompting an emergency response and loss of crew. Investigations are ongoing to determine the causes.
The German fishing vessel MFV Helen Mary faces seven charges under Irish Sea Fisheries laws following an inspection. Charges include illegal equipment and non-compliant management. Scheduled to appear in Cork court on April 28, 2025, the vessel’s history of legal issues highlights the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority’s commitment to sustainable fishing regulations.
New Zealand regulators have filed charges against the operator of a large inter-island ferry after a power failure. The charges came after an investigation and a critical report from the country’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission. The incident occurred in January 2023 as the ferry was approaching Wellington with 800 passengers and 80 crew aboard.
