North Sea Collision: Tanker and Cargo Ship Crash Raises Safety Concerns
Following a collision with the cargo vessel Solong, the crew of the Stena Immaculate oil tanker were rescued and brought to Grimsby. One crew member reported the Solong appeared suddenly, striking the tanker at 16 knots. The rescued crew were left with minimal personal belongings, having only escaped with essential items such as wallets and phones. The incident prompted a significant rescue operation involving multiple RNLI lifeboats.
John Q. Hosedrinker