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MV Solong and MV Stena Immaculate: Accidents

Asked by Ben MaguireLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 18 March 2025UIN 38278

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of seafarers’ (a) welfare and (b) roster patterns, in the context of the collision between Solong and Stena Immaculate.

Answered by Mike Kane

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) is undertaking an investigation into the incident. Its findings will be made available in due course. MAIB will consider the circumstances of the incident, including any relevant crewing issues. We must give those teams the time and support to do their job without pre-judging what may have caused this tragic incident.

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