Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Cargo Ship Captain Charged After Deadly North Sea Collision

1/16/2026

40 9 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

CCTV footage shows cargo ship colliding with an oil tanker in the North Sea last year, triggering a deadly explosion.
Vladimir Motin, 59, faces charges after his container ship Solong collided with US oil tanker Stena Immaculate while on watch.
The March incident off the East Yorkshire coast killed Mark Angelo Pernia, 38, whose body remains missing.
Motin has denied manslaughter, and the trial at the Old Bailey is ongoing.

1 of 1

Story summary

CCTV footage shows cargo ship colliding with an oil tanker in the North Sea last year, triggering a deadly explosion.
Vladimir Motin, 59, faces charges after his container ship Solong collided with US oil tanker Stena Immaculate while on watch.
The March incident off the East Yorkshire coast killed Mark Angelo Pernia, 38, whose body remains missing.
Motin has denied manslaughter, and the trial at the Old Bailey is ongoing.