North Sea collision: US-flagged tanker on fire after collision with boxship

The chemical/product tanker USA-flagged Stena Immaculate managed by Crowley was involved in a collision in the North Sea off the Humber Estuary, UK on March 10.

The other vessel involved was the container vessel named Solong, according to Crowley and WK Webster report.

Shipping claims specialist WK Webster said it received reports that the chemical/product tanker Stena Immaculate (IMO: 9693018) and the container ship Solong (IMO: 9322554) are the two vessels involved in the collision.

“The Stena Immaculate sustained a ruptured cargo tank containing Jet-A1 fuel due to the allision,” said a statement from Crowley, which manages the tanker.

The tanker’s crew abandoned the vessel following multiple explosions on board but are all accounted for.

“A fire occurred as a result of the allision, and fuel was reported released. The Stena Immaculate crew abandoned the vessel following multiple explosions onboard. All Crowley mariners are safe and fully accounted for,” Crowley added.

Crowley said that immediately initiated its emergency vessel response plan and is actively working with public agencies to contain the fire and secure the vessel.

“Our first priority is the safety of