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Dutch marine services provider Boskalis to salvage UK ship collision tanker

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Posted on March 11, 2025

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AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch marine provider Boskalis will salvage the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate, which was struck by a container ship off northeast England on Monday, a spokesperson said on

Boskalis to Undertake Salvage Operations for UK Tanker Collision

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch marine provider Boskalis will salvage the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate, which was struck by a container ship off northeast England on Monday, a spokesperson said on Tuesday, confirming earlier Dutch media reports.

He could not give a time frame for the salvaging but added that four ships carrying foam and extinguishing agents were already en route to put out the fire caused by the collision.

Another company would salvage Solong, the other container ship involved in the collision, Boskalis' spokesperson said without specifying which company.

The Stena Immaculate was anchored when it was struck by the smaller container ship Solong, which damaged its cargo tank and caused fuel to leak into the sea.

Sources told Reuters there was no indication of any malicious activity or other actors involved in the incident.

(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout, Editing by Louise Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • Boskalis to salvage the Stena Immaculate tanker.
  • Collision occurred off northeast England.
  • Four ships are en route to extinguish the fire.
  • No malicious activity suspected in the incident.
  • Another company will salvage the Solong container ship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What incident prompted Boskalis to conduct salvage operations?
Boskalis will salvage the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate, which was struck by a container ship off northeast England.
What caused the fuel leak from the Stena Immaculate?
The Stena Immaculate was anchored when it was struck by the smaller container ship Solong, damaging its cargo tank and causing fuel to leak into the sea.
What measures are being taken to address the fire from the collision?
Four ships carrying foam and extinguishing agents are already en route to put out the fire caused by the collision.
Is there any indication of malicious activity in the incident?
Sources indicated there was no indication of any malicious activity or other actors involved in the incident.
Which company will salvage the other ship involved in the collision?
Another company will salvage Solong, the other container ship involved in the collision, but Boskalis' spokesperson did not specify which company.

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