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| Emergency 'coptor over Cleethorpes seafront this morning |
The statement below was issued at 6pm today by HM Coastguard:
"The Maritime and Coastguard Agency continues to coordinate the response to the collision between the Solong and the Stena Immaculate which took place yesterday morning to the north-east of the Humber Estuary.
"The vessels were interlocked and held in place by the anchor of the Stena Immaculate , before the Solong detached and drifted south overnight.
"A tow line has now successfully been put in place and a tug is holding Solong offshore in a safer position.
"There are still some flames visible on the main deck of the Solong and firefighting is focusing on this area.
"A salvage plan is being developed with the appointed salvors on scene.
"A second salvage company has been engaged for the Stena Immaculate which remains at anchor, with safety tugs on scene.
"The fire on Stena Immaculate is greatly reduced with no flames visible.
"A comprehensive counter pollution response is in place and HM Coastguard continues to make preparations for any pollution that may occur as a result of the damage to the vessels.
"The MCA's concern in relation to tanks on the Solong has reduced with tugs now able to work in close vicinity.
"The threat from the previously identified Dangerous Goods on Board has reduced significantly.
"Air quality sampling onshore has shown no toxins, and modelling from the Met Office indicates no threat to the public.
"We continue to engage actively with Humberside police, salvors, the port authorities and other agencies to protect the public and the environment as far as possible while continuing to respond to the developing situation."
* In another development, a 59-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the incident.
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| Pilot vessel on duty in the Humber Estuary this morning |
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