A fiery collision in the North Sea has raised fears of an environmental disaster. Here’s what we know
Fears are mounting of a potential environmental disaster off the coast of Britain after a cargo ship smashed into an oil tanker transporting jet fuel for the US military.
Fire on tanker out after North Sea collision
A fire on an oil tanker involved in a collision in the North Sea has been extinguished. US-registered tanker Stena Immaculate and Portuguese-flagged cargo ship Solong collided off the East Yorkshire coast on Monday.
No pollution seen following North Sea collision due to ‘fortunate’ circumstances
THE MARITIME and coastguard agency (MCA) has confirmed that no jet fuel appears to have spilled into the ocean following a collision between two ships near Hull, UK on Monday.
Cargo ship captain arrested over North Sea collision is Russian, owner says
The captain of the cargo ship which collided with a US oil tanker in the North Sea is a Russian national, the vessel ’s owner has said. A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the collision, Humberside Police have said.
Investigations begin as North Sea collision continues to burn
A collision between the US-registered oil tanker Stena Immaculate and the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship Solong in the North Sea has left one crew member missing and fires still burning.
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Stena Immaculate: Pollution fears lessen
There has been no update from the Humberside Police on the status of the 59-year old master of the Solong, who has been ...
Nature experts 'extremely concerned' pollution from North Sea tanker crash could reach Norfolk coast
The area around the Wash is a haven for sealife and the RSPB says it is a vital time for many migratory birds as they return ...