Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 46849

MV Solong and MV Stena Immaculate: Accidents

Tabled: 22 April 2025
Answered: 29 April 2025

Question

James Wild

ConservativeNorth West Norfolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate his Department has made of the total cost of the environmental clean-up operation, following the North Sea vessel collision on 10 March 2025.

Answer

Mike Kane
Both ships were insured by reputable insurance companies and UK authorities have spoken with both. Liability for the pollution sits with the shipowner and their insurers. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Local Authorities will work with them o...

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