An investigation by Humberside Police supported by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) into the collision between a tanker and a cargo vessel in the North Sea, off the coast of East Yorkshire, has resulted in a man being charged.
The captain of the Solong vessel, Vladimir Motin, aged 59, of St Petersburg, Russia, has been charged with Gross Negligence Manslaughter.
He has been further remanded in custody following a court appearance in Hull on a charge of the Gross Negligence Manslaughter of a crew member.
He made no plea during the 40 minute appearance at Hull Magistrates Court this morning – 15th March.
The charge relates to the death of crew member Mark Angelo Pernia, 38, who was aboard the Portuguese-registered cargo ship Solong when it collided with the oil tanker Stena Immaculate off the East Yorkshire coast on Monday 10th March.
Deputy Chief Magistrate, Tanweer Ikram remanded Mr Motin in custody to appear at The Old Bailey in London on April 14.
Police have said: “On Monday, 10 March, Humberside Police received a report at around 11am that a collision had occurred between the two vessels, resulting in one crew member being reported missing.
“Extensive searches were carried out by HM Coastguard to locate the missing crew member, now presumed deceased. The family are being supported by specialist trained officers and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.”
