Cargo Ship Collision with U.S. Tanker off England Coast

A cargo ship collided with a U.S. tanker off the coast of England, resulting in a massive fire, spilled jet fuel, and one person feared dead. The captain of the cargo ship, a Russian national, was detained on suspicion of manslaughter. The tanker was part of the U.S. Tanker Security Program. UK authorities do not suspect foul play in the crash.

Cargo Ship Collision in the North Sea

The captain of a cargo ship collided with a U.S. tanker in the North Sea, resulting in one sailor missing and presumed dead. The captain, a Russian national, is in British police custody on suspicion of manslaughter. The collision led to a fire on both vessels, with environmental concerns due to spilled jet fuel.