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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 13 March 2025

Debate

North Sea Vessel Collision

Contribution

The full crew of 23 on the MV “Stena Immaculate” are accounted for and on shore. One sailor was treated at the scene but declined any further medical assistance. Thirteen of the 14 sailors of the MV “Solong” are accounted for. Search and rescue operations for the missing sailor continued throughout yesterday, but were called off yesterday evening at the point at which the chances of their survival had, unfortunately, significantly diminished. Our working assumption is, very sadly, that the sailor is deceased. The coastguard has informed the company, and it has been advised to inform the next of kin. Our thoughts are with the sailor’s loved ones at this time.

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