Damaged Cargo Ship Solong Arrives in Aberdeen for Assessment After North Sea Collision

The vessel, towed to the Scottish port following a fire and environmental concerns, will undergo damage evaluation as its captain faces legal charges.

• The Portuguese cargo ship Solong, damaged in a collision with the US tanker Stena Immaculate on March 10, has been towed to Aberdeen for safe berthing and damage assessment.
• The collision caused a fire that burned for nearly a week, with one crew member, Mark Angelo Pernia, presumed dead, and 36 others rescued.
• The Solong's captain, Vladimir Motin, is in custody facing gross negligence manslaughter charges, with a trial scheduled for January 2026.
• Environmental concerns persist as plastic nurdles spilled during the incident continue to wash ashore on Norfolk and Lincolnshire beaches, prompting ongoing cleanup efforts.
• The Stena Immaculate remains stable, with salvage operations continuing, and authorities confirm no national security concerns linked to the collision.

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