Overview

• The cargo ship 'Solong' collided with the US-chartered tanker 'Stena Immaculate' on Monday near Hull, England, leading to significant structural damage and fires on both vessels.
• The tanker was carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel, but initial assessments suggest most of the fuel either burned or evaporated, reducing the risk of environmental contamination.
• The captain of the 'Solong,' a 59-year-old Russian national, was arrested on suspicion of negligent manslaughter; one crew member from the 'Solong' is presumed dead after being reported missing.
• Investigations are ongoing, with early reports indicating the 'Solong' rammed the anchored tanker, though the exact cause of the collision remains unclear.
• Authorities have managed to control the fires, and both ships are now secured, with no reports of significant oil spills or immediate threats to marine ecosystems.