Police arrest master of Solong in wake of Stena Immaculate strike

The Humberside Police has arrested the master of the Solong, the containership that struck the U.S.-flag TSP-program tanker Stena Immaculate yesterday. One member of the Solong crew is missing, believed dead. “Following enquiries undertaken by my team, we have arrested a 59-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the collision, this follows the conclusion of search operations by HM Coastguard for the missing crew member of the Solong,” said Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Superintendent Craig Nicholson .

“The man arrested remains in custody at this time whilst enquiries are underway, and we continue speaking with all those involved to establish the full circumstances of the incident.” The BBC said that the owner of the Solong, Ernst Russ confirmed that man arrested by Humberside police is the master of the ship. Erst Russ added that he, along with the rest of the crew, are assisting the investigation. In a statement the company added that “Out of respect for the investigation and all involved we will not comment further.”

In another update on our earlier post, fears that the Solong would sink have lessened as salvors have now attached a line to the vessel...This continues to be a developing story, with the BBC giving it continuing coverage