Legal Action Initiated Following North Sea Collision Involving Container Ship and Tanker
Owners of the Solong file a legal claim after the crash with the Stena Immaculate led to significant incidents at sea.
The owners of the container ship Solong, which collided with the tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea, have initiated legal proceedings in the Admiralty Court in London.
Ernst Russ, the company owning the Portuguese-registered vessel, described this action as part of the routine process following major maritime accidents.
The collision occurred on March 10, approximately 12 miles off the coast of East Yorkshire, resulting in one individual missing and presumed dead, identified as Filipino national Mark Pernia.
The incident ignited jet fuel being transported by the tanker, leading to extensive fires on both vessels involved.
Simultaneously, a legal claim has been filed against Ernst Russ by Stena Bulk and Crowley, the owners and operators of Stena Immaculate.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) released a preliminary report indicating that neither vessel had a dedicated lookout at the time of the collision.
The report also revealed that the second officer of Stena Immaculate had taken over anchor watch for a 12-hour shift just before midnight, while the master of Solong resumed watch at 7am without assistance.
The crash occurred at 9:47 am in areas described by the MAIB as having 'patchy visibility'.
According to Crowley, the report confirmed that Stena Immaculate was adhering to the relevant safety regulations and company policies regarding watch-keeping for an anchored ship.
In total, 36 individuals were rescued from the two vessels following the incident.
The captain of Solong, Vladimir Motin, aged 59, from St. Petersburg, Russia, is scheduled to stand trial in January 2026 on charges of gross negligence manslaughter.
Ernst Russ has expressed its commitment to providing necessary support for ongoing investigations into the collision.
Ernst Russ, the company owning the Portuguese-registered vessel, described this action as part of the routine process following major maritime accidents.
The collision occurred on March 10, approximately 12 miles off the coast of East Yorkshire, resulting in one individual missing and presumed dead, identified as Filipino national Mark Pernia.
The incident ignited jet fuel being transported by the tanker, leading to extensive fires on both vessels involved.
Simultaneously, a legal claim has been filed against Ernst Russ by Stena Bulk and Crowley, the owners and operators of Stena Immaculate.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) released a preliminary report indicating that neither vessel had a dedicated lookout at the time of the collision.
The report also revealed that the second officer of Stena Immaculate had taken over anchor watch for a 12-hour shift just before midnight, while the master of Solong resumed watch at 7am without assistance.
The crash occurred at 9:47 am in areas described by the MAIB as having 'patchy visibility'.
According to Crowley, the report confirmed that Stena Immaculate was adhering to the relevant safety regulations and company policies regarding watch-keeping for an anchored ship.
In total, 36 individuals were rescued from the two vessels following the incident.
The captain of Solong, Vladimir Motin, aged 59, from St. Petersburg, Russia, is scheduled to stand trial in January 2026 on charges of gross negligence manslaughter.
Ernst Russ has expressed its commitment to providing necessary support for ongoing investigations into the collision.
