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Burnt out shell of Solong to be recycled in Ghent

The 'Solong' is being taken to the Galloo shipyard in Ghent for dismantling after being badly damaged on March 10 in the allision with the tanker 'Stena Immaculate', which was anchored off Grimsby. Galloo is also the buyer of the decommissioned Dutch cruise ship 'Astoria'. The burnt-out 'Solong' was towed to Aberdeen after the allision. The wreck is expected to arrive at the shipyard in Ghent at the end of July or beginning of August. ‘First, everything regarding the export permit from Scotland has to be arranged. The fire, however, has left only steel.

Russian captain appeared at Old Bayleys and pleaded not guilty

The Russian captain Vladimir Motin, 59, of the 'Solong', which collided with the oil tanker 'Stena Immaculate', resulting in the death of a crew member, Angelo Pernia, a 38-year-old Filipino, appeared in court on Ma 30 for "involuntary manslaughter due to gross negligence." During this hearing before the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, known as the Old Bailey, in London. Motin was expected to declare his guilty plea, which will determine whether a trial will take place. Motin pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody until trial. Assisted by a Russian interpreter, Motin earlier confirmed his identity before he entered his plea at London's Central Criminal Court via video link from prison.A further case management hearing has been set for Sept 10. A trial date has been set for Jan 12, 2026. Vladimir Motin, originally from St. Petersburg, has been detained since the accident. In April, Motin appeared by videoconference before a judge, who then decided to postpone the hearing on the suspect's guilt due to the lack of a Russian interpreter available.

Container cargo removed from wreck

As of April 19, the destroyed container cargo has been removed from the burnt-out hulk of the 'Solong' at the quay in Aberdeen, more than one month after the collision with the 'Stena Immaculate'. The gutted wreck was now waiting for disposal. Photos: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3829812?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest