The master of the container ship Solong, Vladimir Motin, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following a fatal collision in the North Sea. The incident occurred near East Yorkshire, resulting in one crew member being presumed dead and extensive search operations by HM Coastguard. The Solong collided with a tanker, the Stena Immaculate, while sailing to Rotterdam, causing both vessels to catch fire. Motin, a Russian national, will appear in court as investigations continue with support from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Vladimir Motin, the master of the container ship Solong, faces charges of gross negligence manslaughter after a collision resulted in one crew member presumed dead.
The Solong collided with the US-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea, leading to significant damage and an extensive search for the missing crew member.
Humberside police conducted a thorough investigation into the collision, with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency supporting efforts to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following the collision on March 10, 36 crew members from both vessels were rescued, with emergency services responding to the explosions and ensuing fire.
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