Archive · 30 May 2025
Russian Captain Pleads Not Guilty in Tanker Collision Case
A Russian captain named Vladimir Motin is accused of causing a collision in the North Sea between his cargo ship and a US tanker, resulting in the death of a crew member.
The captain pleaded not guilty in a UK court.
The collision happened in March 2025.
The trial is set for January.
The collision involved the cargo ship Solong and the tanker MV Stena Immaculate, which was carrying jet fuel for the US military.
A crew member is missing and presumed dead.
Authorities have indicated that national security was not involved.
Some environmental damage occurred, including plastic pellets washing up on the coast.
A Russian captain pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges in a UK court.
The charges relate to a collision between a cargo ship and a US tanker.
The collision, which occurred in the North Sea, resulted in the death of a crew member.
The captain, Vladimir Motin, appeared by video link and denied the charges.
The trial is scheduled to begin on January 12.
- Who
- Vladimir Motin, the captain of the cargo ship Solong, and Mark Angelo Pernia, a crew member.
- What
- Russian captain pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges following a collision with a US tanker, resulting in the death of a crew member.
- When
- The collision occurred on March 10, 2025. Motin pleaded not guilty on May 30, 2025, with the trial set for January 12.
- Where
- London, UK, and the North Sea off the coast of northeast England.
- Why
- The exact reason for the collision is not provided in the articles.
- Defendant
- Vladimir Motin
- Nationality
- Russian
- Ship
- Solong (cargo ship)
- Tanker
- MV Stena Immaculate (US tanker)
- Location of Collision
- North Sea
- Fatality
- Mark Angelo Pernia (crew member), presumed dead
- Plea
- Not guilty
- Next Hearing
- Trial set for January 12
