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March 12, 2025 Stena Bulk continues to work closely with Crowley and the relevant local authorities, including the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), following the incident involving the Stena Immaculate in the North Sea. We are pleased to confirm that all crew members of the Stena Immaculate are safe and receiving full support, and their welfare remains a priority throughout this incident. The fire onboard the Stena Immaculate has greatly diminished with no visible flames. The vessel remains stationary at anchor and is being monitored by representatives from Crowley, Stena Bulk, and government authorities. Initial assessments indicate that environmental impacts have been limited due to exposure to the fire and evaporation of the Jet A-1 fuel. UK agencies are closely monitoring air quality and any possible public health impacts onshore, with readings currently within safe parameters. Stena Bulk is supporting Crowley as they assist response efforts led by the MCA as well as during initial salvage activities. Once it is confirmed that the fire has been fully extinguished, third-party salvagers will be able to board the vessel to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the damage. We will continue to work with our partners and UK authorities to ensure the Stena Immaculate remains secured. Stena Bulk wishes to express sincere gratitude to all governmental and private entities who have supported this challenging operation. We also extend our deepest condolences to the family of the missing seafarer from the vessel SOLONG. There will be a full inquiry into the cause of this incident, to which Stena Bulk and the crew of the Stena Immaculate will provide their complete support. We will continue to provide updates as the situation develops. Statement from Stena Bulk on Stena Immaculate Gothenburg - March 10, 2025 Stena Bulk reports that at approximately 1000 hrs UTC today, its oil/product tanker Stena Immaculate (IMO 9693018) was involved in an allision with the container ship SOLONG (IMO 9322554) while anchored off Hull in the North Sea. As a result of the incident, a cargo tank on the tanker carrying Jet A-1 fuel was breached, and a fire broke out. The crew of the Stena Immaculate abandoned the vessel and are all safe and accounted for. Stena Immaculate is operated and managed by the US-based logistics, marine and energy solutions company Crowley, serving government and commercial contracts. Crowley immediately initiated its emergency vessel response plan and is actively working with partners and the authorities to contain the fire and secure the vessel. A significant support operation is present in the vicinity and is being coordinated by HM Humber Coastguard. Crowley are taking primacy with communications on this incident. 
Oil / product tanker Stena Immaculate. Image by Stena Bulk. About Stena Bulk With offices in seven countries, Stena Bulk is one of the world’s leading tanker shipping companies. The company controls a combined fleet of around 70 vessels. Stena Bulk is part of the Stena Sphere, which has more than 19,000 employees and sales of SEK 57 billion. www.stenabulk.com Stena Bulk, press release 
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