The Independent highlights critical reporting on multiple issues, including a significant incident involving a Russian national captain colliding with a US oil tanker in the North Sea. The ship, Solong, is under scrutiny after a massive collision led to serious consequences, including the arrest of the captain on charges related to gross negligence. Video evidence reveals the cargo ship speeding towards the tanker, resulting in a catastrophic fireball. The report emphasizes a commitment to transparent journalism accessible to all, underscoring the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
The captain of the cargo ship which collided with a US oil tanker in the North Sea is a Russian national, the vessel's owner has said.
A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the collision, Humberside Police have said.
Grainy thermal camera footage released on Wednesday showed the container ship speeding towards the stationary oil tanker before smashing into it, sending a massive fireball into the air.
The spokesperson for shipping company Ernst Russ, which owns Solong, said: The captain is a Russian national.
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