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Cargo Ship Solong Arrives in Aberdeen After North Sea Collision

The vessel, involved in a deadly collision with a US tanker, will undergo damage assessment and pollution control measures at the Scottish port.

  • The Portuguese-flagged Solong was towed to the Port of Aberdeen for safe berthing and damage assessment following its March 10 collision with the US-flagged Stena Immaculate.
  • The collision resulted in the presumed death of one crew member, Mark Angelo Pernia, and the rescue of 36 others from both vessels.
  • The captain of the Solong, Vladimir Motin, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter and remains in custody, with a trial set for January 2026.
  • Environmental concerns persist as plastic nurdles released during the collision continue to wash ashore on Norfolk and Lincolnshire beaches, prompting cleanup efforts.
  • The Stena Immaculate remains stable with ongoing salvage operations, while counter-pollution measures accompany the Solong’s assessment in Aberdeen.
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