Ship owner Crowley has praised the crew of it's Stena Immaculate vessel for their bravery reacting to last week's ship collision off the Yorkshire Coast.
The collision between the tanker and cargo vessel, Solong, off the coast of East Yorkshire last Monday resulted in fires aboard both vessels.
One crew member from the Portuguese-flagged Solong is missing and presumed dead. The Russian captain of the cargo vessel has been arrested by Humberside Police and charged with gross negligence manslaughter.
Crowley say that the damage to the Stena Immaculate was limited to one cargo tank containing Jet-A1 fuel and one ballast tank containing sea water.
They say that at the time of the allision, the Stena Immaculate was carrying 220,000 barrels of Jet-A1 fuel. Based on an assessment by the salvage team, it has been confirmed that 17,515 barrels of Jet-A1 fuel have been lost due to the impact and fire. The firm say the remaining cargo and bunkers are secure.
In an update Crowley have praised the ships crew for their response to the incident. Cal Hayden, vice president, Crowley global ship management said:
"Before being forced to abandon ship, the crew had the dedication and presence of mind to ensure fire monitors were active in order to provide boundary cooling water to the adjacent cargo tanks- Their heroic action limited damage to only the cargo tanks impacted due to the allision,"
"We remain fully committed to supporting the UK response to the striking of the Stena Immaculate and any environmental remediation."
In a statement the company said:
"Our deepest gratitude and respect goes out to our 23 mariners from the Stena Immaculate for their exceptional bravery and quick action during the recent allision to their ship in the North Sea. Their decisive efforts and teamwork to execute critical fire and emergency duties helped to save lives, protect the integrity of the vessel and minimize the impact on the environment.
Against disastrous circumstances, the crew had the operational focus to ensure fire monitors were active in order to provide boundary cooling water, which resulted in limited impact to just one of the 16 cargo holds. Their dedication to safety — not only for themselves but for others — sets a powerful example for the entire industry.
Thank you for your courage and dedication."
Crowley say:
"The UK's HM Coastguard position remains that there continues to be no cause for concern for pollution from the tanker.
The salvage process is ongoing and will take time to complete- A salvage and tow plan will be finalized working with the appropriate authorities."
The Coastguard say that the fires on both vessels have now been extinguished. Chief Coastguard Paddy O'Callaghan said:
"Both the SOLONG and STENA IMMACULATE remain stable and salvage operations are ongoing.
“Fires on board the SOLONG have been extinguished and temperature monitoring has been set up.
“A retrieval operation continues today (18 March) after plastic nurdles were sighted in waters just off The Wash and at disparate locations along the shore between Old Hunstanton and Wells-next-the-Sea. Coastguard Rescue Teams and other specialist counter pollution assets are assisting with this response.
“Regular aerial surveillance flights continue to monitor both vessels and the retrieval operation."
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