Master was lone watchkeeper on boxship before fatal North Sea collision as probe investigates impact of fatigue

Russian charged over death in disaster came on watch less than three hours before fiery accident

Smoke billows from the Solong cargo ship in the North Sea after the accident.
Smoke billows from the Solong cargo ship in the North Sea after the accident.Photo: Scanpix
Published 3 April 2025, 09:46Updated 3 April 2025, 11:00
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