North Sea Oil Tanker Collision Causes Pollution Threat and Cleanup Response
A collision between the US-flagged oil tanker, Stena Immaculate, and Portuguese-registered container ship, Solong, in the North Sea led to a ruptured cargo tank and explosions. Jet-A1 fuel spilled, causing fires and emitting black smoke. The incident threatens marine life, fishing, and coastal communities. Cleanup efforts involve various methods to contain and recover spilled oil.