Overview

• The Solong cargo ship collided with the Stena Immaculate oil tanker in heavy fog near the Humber Estuary on Monday, causing fires on both vessels.
• The fire on the Stena Immaculate has been extinguished, but the Solong remains ablaze, emitting smoke and occasional flames.
• The Solong's captain, a 59-year-old Russian national, has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter as investigations continue into the cause of the collision.
• Marine and environmental experts warn of potential risks to seabirds and marine ecosystems, with Bempton Cliffs and nearby protected areas under close monitoring for pollution impacts.
• Authorities, including the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch, are examining ship systems, crew actions, and safety protocols to determine how the collision occurred and whether it could have been avoided.