U.S. Oil Tanker MV Stena Immaculate Leaks Fuel After Collision Off UK Coast
A U.S.-flagged oil tanker leaked jet fuel into the North Sea after colliding with a cargo ship, prompting a major rescue operation.
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The U.S. tanker's operator, Florida-based Crowley Maritime, said in that its vessel, the MV Stena Immaculate, was struck while anchored off the North Sea coast near Hull in East Yorkshire.
U.S. tanker is leaking fuel in the North Sea after a collision with a container ship
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At least 32 people have been rescued after an oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off England’s coast, sparking fires and a major emergency response.
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Given the national security angle to the allision off the coast of England on Monday, the White House is reported to have expressed interest.
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The tanker, believed to be the US-flagged chemical and oil products carrier MV Stena Immaculate, was at anchor at the time after sailing from Greece, according to ship-tracking site VesselFinder.
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At least 32 people were brought ashore, but their condition was not immediately clear.
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Emergency responders tackled a massive explosion in waters near England early Monday after a cargo ship and oil tanker collided, causing fires on both vessels and sending dozens to the hospital.
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The incident occurred at approximately 10 a.m. UTC, while the Crowley-managed Stena Immaculate tanker was anchored about 10 miles off the North Sea coast near Hull, England, according to Crowley.
US-flagged oil tanker collides with container ship in North Sea
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The collision, which happened near the Humber estuary, was believed to involve a US-flagged tanker called the MV Stena Immaculate.
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The cause of the collision remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing.
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The scene was one of chaos in video footage published by The Guardian newspaper, with both vessels apparently on fire and sending thick black smoke billowing into the grey North Sea sky.
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The tanker, believed to be the U.S.-flagged chemical and oil products carrier MV Stena Immaculate, was at anchor at the time after sailing from Greece, according to ship-tracking site VesselFinder.
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It was not immediately clear how or why the collision occurred.
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Summary
On March 10, 2025, the MV Stena Immaculate, a U.S.-flagged tanker, collided with Portuguese container ship Solong off England's northeastern coast. The crash resulted in a massive fire, with both ships ablaze and 37 individuals rescued, one of whom was hospitalized. The Stena Immaculate, carrying jet fuel, sustained damage when struck at speed while anchored, causing fuel to leak into the sea. Environmental concerns have been raised regarding the collision's potential impact, while investigations into the cause are underway. All crew members from both vessels are accounted for, and emergency responders worked diligently in the recovery efforts.
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The collision between the MV Stena Immaculate and the Solong has resulted in both vessels catching fire, sparking a significant rescue operation involving the Coastguard and local emergency services.
All crew members from the MV Stena Immaculate have been accounted for, while the status of those aboard the Solong remains unclear, emphasizing ongoing rescue efforts and investigation into the incident's cause.
Initial reports suggest that the MV Stena Immaculate was at anchor and may not have been moving, leading to questions about the circumstances surrounding the collision between these vessels.
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