All crew aboard the
U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate are safe, the BBC quotes
Stena Bulk president and CEO Erik Hånell, as saying. According to multiple reports
citing on-line tracking data, the ship was at anchor off the port of Hull,
U.K., when it was struck by the Portuguese-flag containership Solong at
approx 9.48 a.m. GMT this morning.(10 Mar’25) HM Coast Guard, Humber, reports that the Stena
Immaculate, which is enrolled in the Tanker Security program, was carrying a cargo of jet fuel.
With videos showing reported fire aboard both
vessels, a massive response and rescue effort is underway, with offshore wind
crew transfer vessels among those involved in the crew recue efforts.
The Stena
Immaculate is managed by Crowley, which released the following
statement: “At approximately 10 a.m. UTC/ 5 a.m. EST on March 10, 2025, while
anchored off the North Sea coast near Hull, United Kingdom, the Crowley-managed
tanker Stena Immaculate was struck by the containership Solong.
“The Stena Immaculate sustained a
ruptured cargo tank containing Jet-A1 fuel due to the allision. 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 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 the people and environment. We will provide more updates as
information becomes available.”
This is a developing story. The BBC has
continuously updated reporting...