Title: Grimsby Dock Bears Witness to Aftermath of North Sea Tanker Collision
The devastating collision involving the Solong cargo ship and the US tanker Stena Immaculate, that took place off the coast of East Yorkshire, has elicited worry among the local maritime communities. The Portugal-registered Solong was on route from Grangemouth to Rotterdam. The incident caused a major stir in Grimsby, as the damaged ship docked here after the accident.
The ship’s captain, Vladimir Motin, is currently under trial for manslaughter owing to gross negligence. Motin reportedly admitted to police that he lost his composure when the manual controls malfunctioned, triggering the disastrous collision. This incident has deeply moved the Grimsby residents due to their long-standing relationship with the seafaring trade.
Lawyers stated in a London court that the collision, which is assumed to have caused the death of Mark Angelo Pernia, a crew member on board, was avoidable. As the trial progresses, coastal towns in Lincolnshire are attentively following the proceedings. This interest mainly arises from the area’s historical and currently active links to the maritime industry.
This article was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.bbc.com.
