Written questions

MV Solong and MV Stena Immaculate: Accidents

Commons · Question 38278 · Tabled 13 Mar 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 18 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Ben Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of seafarers’ (a) welfare and (b) roster patterns, in the context of the collision between Solong and Stena Immaculate.

Answer

Answered by Mike Kane, 18 Mar 2025

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) is undertaking an investigation into the incident. Its findings will be made available in due course. MAIB will consider the circumstances of the incident, including any relevant crewing issues. We must give...