The UK coastguard has initiated an emergency response following a collision between an oil tanker and a cargo vessel in the North Sea. The incident, reported at 9:48 a.m., involves a US-flagged tanker called the MV Stena Immaculate, which was anchored at the time. Rescue efforts are extensive, including helicopters and lifeboats from various locations. As the situation unfolds, the International Maritime Organization is monitoring the event for additional developments. Initial reports suggest a fire on the tanker, though this has yet to be confirmed.
The alarm was raised at 9.48am, prompting a coordinated response from HM Coastguard, involving helicopters and lifeboats from multiple locations across the northeast coast.
An HM Coastguard spokesperson confirmed that they are coordinating an ongoing emergency response to the incident involving a collision between a tanker and cargo vessel.
The International Maritime Organization is aware of the situation and is currently seeking further details about the collision that occurred in the North Sea.
Reports indicate that the oil tanker may have caught fire following the collision, though this information has not yet been independently verified.
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