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UK police charge Russian captain involved in U.S tanker ship crash

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Posted on March 14, 2025

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(Reuters) - British police said on Friday that they have charged the Russian captain of a container ship that crashed into a U.S. tanker earlier this week. The captain of the Portuguese-flagged Solong

UK Charges Russian Captain in US Tanker Collision

(Reuters) - British police said on Friday that they have charged the Russian captain of a container ship that crashed into a U.S. tanker earlier this week.

The captain of the Portuguese-flagged Solong, the 59-year-old Russian Vladimir Motin, has been charged with gross negligence, manslaughter and been remanded in police custody to appear at Hull Magistrates Court on Saturday, the police said in a statement.

(Reporting by Gursimran Kaur in Bengaluru)

Key Takeaways

  • Russian captain charged with gross negligence.
  • Incident involved a crash with a US tanker.
  • Captain Vladimir Motin to appear in court.
  • Charges include manslaughter.
  • Legal proceedings to take place in Hull.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the legal charges against Russian captain Vladimir Motin following a crash with a US tanker.
What charges does the captain face?
The captain faces charges of gross negligence and manslaughter.
Where will the legal proceedings take place?
The legal proceedings will take place at Hull Magistrates Court.

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