Humber Estuary: Everything we know so far as after collision between tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea
Published 10th Mar 2025, 18:10 GMT
Updated 10th Mar 2025, 20:22 GMT
More than 30 casualties have been brought ashore at Grimsby following a collision between a tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea.
A tanker and a cargo vessel have collided in the North Sea, the Coastguard said.
An HM Coastguard spokesperson said: “HM Coastguard is currently co-ordinating the emergency response to reports of a collision between a tanker and cargo vessel off the coast of East Yorkshire.
“The alarm was raised at 9.48am.
“A Coastguard rescue helicopter from Humberside was called, alongside lifeboats from Skegness, Bridlington, Maplethorpe and Cleethorpes, an HM Coastguard fixed wing aircraft, and nearby vessels with fire-fighting capability.
“The incident remains ongoing.”
The 29,851 tonne MV Stena Immaculate is managed by US company Crowley, one of three tankers which can be chartered on a short-term basis to supply bulk fuel for the US government.