Vessel that crashed into oil tanker in North Sea failed safety checks in Ireland

The Solong container ship, captained by a Russian national, crashed into an oil tanker in the North Sea, prompting investigations from officials. Reports indicate that the ship had previously failed steering-related safety inspections in Ireland due to unreadable emergency steering position communications and compass readings. Given these alarming issues and the nationality of the captain, White House officials have stated that foul play has not been ruled out, highlighting the need for a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Solong container ship, a vessel that crashed with an oil tanker, failed safety checks and was captained by a Russian national, raising concerns.

Officials noted that the Solong's emergency steering communications weren't readable before the crash, leading to speculation about foul play.

Read at Irish Independent