Ship captain 'did nothing' to avoid tanker crash
Summary
Captain Vladimir Motin of the cargo ship Solong is on trial for not taking action to avoid a deadly collision with the oil tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea. The crash, which occurred on March 10, resulted in the presumed death of crew member Mark Angelo Pernia. Motin faces charges of gross negligence manslaughter for failing to navigate the ship away from the collision.Key Facts
- Vladimir Motin was the captain of the cargo ship Solong.
- On March 10, the Solong collided with the oil tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea.
- The crash resulted in the presumed death of crew member Mark Angelo Pernia.
- The prosecution claims the collision was "entirely avoidable" and due to Motin's negligence.
- Motin was responsible for navigating the ship and was on duty alone on the bridge at the time of the incident.
- He allegedly did not take any action to avoid the crash despite clear indicators of a collision course.
- The ship should have altered its course to avoid anchored vessels but did not.
- Motin communicated a sense of guilt in a message to his wife before being charged.
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