Police confirm suspect remains in custody while inquiries are underway
Two maritime security sources said there was no indication of any malicious activity or other actors involved in the incident. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/GettyA 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter over the collision between a cargo ship and an oil tanker in the North Sea, local police have said.
Det Chief Supt Craig Nicholson said: “Following inquiries undertaken by my team, we have arrested a 59-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the collision. This follows the conclusion of search operations by HM coastguard for the missing crew member of the Solong.
military was hit by a container ship. The collision ignited a blaze on both vessels, causing multiple explosions and forcing both crews to abandon ship.
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