A collision between two large vessels occurred in the North Sea off East Yorkshire on Monday. The incident involved the oil tanker Stena Immaculate and the container ship Solong. According to data from vessel tracking service MarineTraffic, the vessels struck each other at roughly 09:48 UTC.

Stena Immaculate, a 183-meter-long U.S.-registered tanker, was anchored off the coast of Immingham when it was hit by the 140-meter-long Solong, which sails under the Portuguese flag. At the time of the accident, the Solong was headed toward Rotterdam. The collision between the two ships resulted in a fire on the tanker, which was reportedly carrying jet fuel.

Footage shared on social media platforms shows a significant blaze affecting both vessels. Rescue operations commenced immediately, with helicopters deployed to the scene to help manage the emergency. The fire was visible from considerable distances.

The United Kingdom Coastguard confirmed the presence of a fire involving jet A1 fuel following the collision. There have been no immediate reports regarding crew member casualties or environmental impacts. Authorities are investigating the full extent of the damage and are working to contain the situation.

As rescue efforts continue, the focus is on ensuring the safety of the crew and containing any potential environmental spill. Authorities advise shipping in the area to remain vigilant and adhere to any instructions provided by maritime authorities.

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