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‘Race against time’ to clear plastic pellets from beaches after North Sea collision

Pellets ‘the size of lentils’ clumped together and washed up on the coasts of Norfolk and Lincolnshire

The Independent UK

Owners of tanker involved in North Sea collision praise crew for their “bravery”

The Marine Accidental Investigation Branch is trying to establish the cause of the explosive collision

The Independent UK

Clean-up operation under way after pellets from ship collision threaten wildlife

Fires were now out on the container ship Solong, which was in collision with the tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea last week.

The Independent UK

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‘Deep concern’ for wildlife after pellets wash up following two-ship collision

Conservationists say it is a ‘real race against time’ after the plastic nurdles began appearing on beaches from the collision in the North Sea.

The Independent UK

What are nurdles? ‘Sheen’ of plastic pellets spotted in the North Sea after ship crash

Although not toxic, nurdles present a deadly risk to wildlife if ingested.

Euronews

Plastic pellets found on shore following collision between ships in North Sea

The coastguard said the ‘nurdles’ are not toxic, but can be a risk to wildlife if ingested.

Evening Standard

Last Breath review – unbearably tense deep-sea drama

Prepare to be stuck at the bottom of the North Sea with Woody Harrelson and co in Alex Parkinson’s extraordinary film based on real events

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North Sea collision: What tech was onboard the two ships and why didn't it prevent a crash?

Various technologies would have been onboard the Stena Immaculate and the Solong at the time they collided in the North Sea. Why didn't they stop a collision?

Euronews

Captain of Solong cargo ship that collided with oil tanker charged with manslaughter

Vladimir Motin, 59, from St Petersburg, will appear at Hull Magistrates Court on Saturday.

The Independent UK

City fears recession after shock 0.1% fall in GDP in January

Manufacturing and North Sea oil and gas production see big falls in output

Evening Standard

Environmental impact of North Sea collision ‘mercifully small’, says minister

The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) is leading the inquiry into the incident.

Evening Standard

Moment container ship smashes into oil tanker in North Sea sending huge fireball into sky

Container ship Solong struck the Stena Immaculate on Monday morning, sparking a huge blaze

Evening Standard

Footage captures moment ships collide in North Sea causing huge explosion

A second video shows the dense fog that could have hampered visibility.

Evening Standard

Captain Of Cargo Ship In North Sea Crash Is Russian

The detained captain of a cargo ship which struck a tanker chartered by the US military is a Russian national, the owners of the container vessel said Wednesday, as questions lingered over the cause of the rare North Sea crash.

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The Independent UK

The key unanswered questions over the North Sea oil tanker collision

Autopilot and poor visibility have been suggested as reasons why the disaster occurred

The Independent UK

Philippine ex-president Duterte is heading to The Hague to face ICC charges linked to 'war on drugs'

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is being flown to the Netherlands to face an International Criminal Court charge of crimes against humanity linked to the deadly crackdown on drugs he oversaw while in office

Evening Standard

Captain of Solong cargo ship that crashed with tanker carrying US fuel revealed to be Russian national

Ernst Russ has confirmed the captain of the ship which collided with a US oil tanker was Russian

Evening Standard

Arrested captain of North Sea crash ship is Russian

The container ship Solong struck US oil tanker Stena Immaculate off the east coast of Yorkshire on Monday morning.

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The Independent UK

Ship owner says arrested captain of cargo vessel involved in North Sea collision is Russian

The captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker is a Russian national who remains in U.K. police custody

The Independent UK

North Sea crash vessel failed safety checks

Port state control inspection documents from July last year show Irish officials found 10 deficiencies with Solong.

The Independent UK

East Yorkshire skipper describes ‘panic and worry’ after North Sea collision

Seaside town of Bridlington relies on its shellfish trade, skippers tell The Independent

The Independent UK

Fears for hundreds of thousands of seabirds on the East Yorkshire coast after North Sea collision

There are fears for hundreds of thousands of seabirds on the East Yorkshire coast following an explosive collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship.

The Independent UK

Cargo ship captain arrested after oil tanker collision in North Sea as experts warn coming hours are ‘critical’

Concerns over impact on marine life and coastal communities

The Conversation

The ‘sustainable’ cod in your shopping basket may be no such thing – new study reveals mislabelling

Cod sold in some European supermarkets is being mislabelled and is actually fished far from its claimed origin, according to our new study. We sampled cod sold in Germany, Spain, France and the UK and found that about 30% of it originated in a different location.

Evening Standard

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