The successful transfer of jet fuel cargo from the damaged tanker Stena Immaculate has been completed, with preparations underway to bring the vessel into a UK port. The collision with the feeder ship Solong led to a fire, crew abandonment, and one missing crewmember presumed dead. Salvors are stabilizing the situation and conducting clean-up operations.
A fire on the Stena Immaculate oil tanker in the North Sea has been greatly reduced, with salvage operations beginning. The incident occurred when the container ship Solong struck the tanker. Crowley is working with U.K. agencies to support response efforts and mitigate environmental impact. Boskalis has been tasked with salvaging the tanker.
The North Sea incident continues to unfold, with one seafarer arrested for gross negligence manslaughter. The missing crew member of the “Solong” vessel is presumed deceased, while survivors receive support. Investigations by the MAIB and Humberside Police are ongoing, with collaboration from US and Portuguese authorities to determine the cause of the collision.
