A cargo vessel, the Portuguese-flagged Solong, collided with the anchored US tanker Stena Immaculate, leading to a large fire and the presumed death of one crew member. The captain of the Solong was arrested on suspicions of gross negligence manslaughter. The authorities have launched a criminal investigation and are assessing the environmental impact of the incident. While fire conditions have improved, there are concerns about oil spills, prompting readiness for pollution control measures. The shipping firm and authorities are currently collaborating with investigations into the crash.
Police arrested the ship captain for suspected gross negligence manslaughter after his cargo vessel collided with a U.S. tanker, leading to a devastating fire.
The collision between the Solong and the Stena Immaculate resulted in a significant fire, leaving a crew member missing and presumed dead.
Shipping firm Ernst Russ confirmed that the captain of the Solong has been detained as investigations into the crash commence.
Authorities are prepared to mitigate potential pollution from the incident, with equipment ready to address oil spills, even as fire on the vessels diminishes.
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