Overview

• 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.