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Although they became attached to each other during the collision, the “Solong” broke free of the “Stena Immaculate” late last night and began drifting southwards. Modelling suggests that, should the “Solong” remain afloat, it will remain clear of land for the next few hours. The assessment of HM Coastguard is, however, that it is unlikely that the vessel will remain afloat. Tugboats are in the vicinity to ensure that the “Solong” remains away from the coast and to respond as the situation develops. I want to be clear that, while 1,000-metre temporary exclusion zones have been established around both vessels, maritime traffic through the Humber estuary is continuing.