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North Sea collision - latest: One still missing from ship âcarrying sodium cyanideâ
The coastguard said the two vessels remain on fire overnight
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Marine traffic shows moment oil tanker collides with cargo vessel in North Sea off East Yorkshire coast
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One crew member is still missing in the North Sea after an American oil tanker was struck by a cargo vessel reportedly carrying highly toxic sodium cyanide.
Jet fuel, destined for the military, was released during the crash with a cargo ship in the North Sea, a maritime company has said.
One member of the Solong crew was still missing as night fell, according to the ship's Hamburg-based owner, Ernst Russ.
He added: â13 of the 14 Solong crew members have been brought safely ashore. Efforts to locate the missing crew member are ongoing.â
Matthew Atkinson, divisional commander for HM Coastguard said: âAfter an extensive search for the missing crew member, sadly they have not been found and the search has ended.
âThe two vessels remain on fire and coastguard aircraft are monitoring the situation.â
The smaller Solong vessel was carrying 15 containers of sodium cyanide, according to a report from maritime data provider Lloydâs List Intelligence.
The collision occurred in the Humber Estuary on Monday morning with the alarm first raised at 9.48am.
Coastguard calls off search for final missing crew member Jet-Al fuel onboard Stena Immaculate spills into North Sea Too early to know environmental damage, Greenpeace says How does the coastguard respond to marintine pollution and oil spills? Mapped: Where did the ships collide? 'Environmental toll could be severe'It is understood the US and Portugal will now lead investigations into the ongoing fire in the North Sea.
Dr Tom Webb, senior lecturer in marine ecology and conservation at the University of Sheffield, said: âThe wildlife of the Yorkshire coast and Humber Estuary is of immense biological, cultural and economic importance. In addition to the wealth of marine life that is present all year round, this time of the year is crucial for many migratory species.
âChemical pollution resulting from incidents of this kind can directly impact birds, and it can also have long-lasting effects on the marine food webs that support them.â
Dr Alex Lukyanov, researcher on advanced mathematical models of oil spills from the University of Reading, said: âOil spills like the one in the North Sea are affected by multiple factors. The size of the spill, weather conditions, sea currents, water waves, wind patterns, and the type of oil involved all play crucial roles in determining environmental outcomes.
âThis particular incident is troubling because it appears to involve persistent oil, which breaks up slowly in water.â
Barney Davis11 March 2025 02:18
Tanker was anchored as it waited outside port when struckThe Stena Immaculate tanker was operating as part of the US governmentâs Tanker Security Programme, a group of commercial vessels that can be contracted to carry fuel for the military when needed.
It had been anchored while it waited for a berth to become available at the Port of Killingholme, on the River Humber, Crowley said.
According to reports, the Solong was carrying sodium cyanide, which can produce harmful gas when combined with water, but it was unclear if there had been any leak.
Barney Davis11 March 2025 01:16
Unclear how much fuel spilled in North SeaIn an update late on Monday, Crowley, who manage the oil tanker, said at least one cargo tank carrying jet fuel was ruptured in the collision.
A spokesman said: âAt this stage, it is unclear what volume of fuel may have been released as a result of the incident. At the time it was struck, the 183-meter (596-foot) Stena Immaculate was carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel in 16 segregated cargo tanks.
âCrowley is supporting the relevant authorities in the UK who are investigating the incident and will defer to them for any further questions on potential cause.â
Barney Davis11 March 2025 00:01
Pictured | Emergency services try to put out flame (Bartek Smialek/PA Wire ) (Bartek Smialek/PA Wire )Jabed Ahmed10 March 2025 23:02
Ships still on fire, coastguard saysMatthew Atkinson, divisional commander for HM Coastguard said: â36 crew members were taken safely to shore, one person was taken to hospital.
âOne crew member of the Solong remains unaccounted for. After an extensive search for the missing crew member, sadly they have not been found and the search has ended.
âThe two vessels remain on fire and coastguard aircraft are monitoring the situation.
âAn assessment of any required counter pollution response is being carried out by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.â
Barney Davis10 March 2025 22:37
Coastguard calls off search for final missing crew memberThe Coastguard said it has ended the search for a missing crew member from the Solong container ship - which crashed into an oil tanker in the North Sea.
Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander said: âI am hugely grateful to HM Coastguard, the RNLI, and emergency services who have responded to this incident.
âThey were on the scene swiftly, have helped rescue those in immediate danger and I know they will continue to work tirelessly over the coming days.
âMy thoughts are with all those involved, especially the family of the missing crew member.
âThe Maritime Accident Investigation Branch has begun a preliminary assessment and I am working closely with the MCA as they conduct an assessment of any counter pollution response which may be required over the coming days.â
Barney Davis10 March 2025 22:02
Greenpeace 'extremely concerned' after jet fuel lands near porpoise breeding groundGreenpeace said it was âextremely concernedâ about toxic hazards from the North Sea ship collision harming wildlife.
âAs more information emerges about what the ships were carrying, we are extremely concerned about the multiple toxic hazards these chemicals could pose to marine life,â said Paul Johnston, a senior scientist at the Greenpeace Research Laboratories at Exeter University.
âThe jet fuel that entered the water close to a breeding ground for harbour porpoises is toxic to fish and other sea creatures,â he added.
It comes after reports that the Solong cargo ship was carrying toxic sodium cyanide.
Sodium Cyanide dissolves in water and can have serious adverse health effects for those who come into direct physical contact with it.
It can cause seizures, vomiting and loss of consciousness. It is used in industry for metal cleaning, plating and extraction.
Barney Davis10 March 2025 22:01
Latest pictures from the scene at Grimsby Port (Danny Lawson/PA Wire )Barney Davis10 March 2025 21:03
Marine biologist hopeful jet fuel less harmful for aquatic lifeBarney Davis10 March 2025 20:45
Mapped: paths of Stena Immaculate and Solong before collision (PA Wire )Jabed Ahmed10 March 2025 20:30
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