Watch moment cargo ship and oil tanker collide in North Sea
- The MV Stena Immaculate was struck by the MV Solong, resulting in multiple explosions, with a crew member from Solong missing and presumed dead.
- The captain of the Solong, a Russian national, was arrested for gross negligence manslaughter after the collision.
- The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is conducting a safety investigation into the incident, focusing on navigational practices and vessel conditions.
- There were no visible signs of pollution after aerial surveillance, but environmentalists warned about potential risks from spilled oil.
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Video shows cargo ship hitting US military fuel tanker in North Sea
New video shows the moment a cargo ship ploughed into a fuel tanker hired by the US military in the North Sea off England's east coast, as experts tell the ABC there is no evidence the ship's captain tried to take evasive action.
Thousands of birds seek shelter in harbour, Chichester Probus Club members hear
Local bird lovers greatest fear was an oil spillage in the harbour, members of Chichester Probus club were told at their recent lunch meeting at Crouchers (March 13), just days after a tanker and container ship collided in the North Sea.
How the North Sea tanker collision could affect one of Britain's most important coastlines
An oil tanker carrying jet fuel was recently hit by a cargo ship while at anchor 13 miles (21km) off the east coast of England. This set off a series of large explosions and a huge plume of black smoke, while a still unknown quantity of jet fuel has spilled into the sea.
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