Ship accident off the coast: Environmental disaster threatens in the North Sea!

Ship accident off the coast: Environmental disaster threatens in the North Sea!

Nordsee, Großbritannien - Two ships, an oil tanker and a container ship, caught fire after a collision off the British coast. The incident occurred when the "Stena Immaculate" oil tanker, which drives under the US flag and invited fuel for the US military, was rammed by the freight ship "Solong" on Monday morning. According to the shipping company Crowley, aircraft fuel then left, which increased concern about possible pollution in the North Sea. Greenpeace has also expressed concerns, but emphasizes that it is too early to determine the exact extent of environmental damage. A total of 36 crew members of both ships were safely brought ashore; A person had to be hospitalized. The British coast guard has now broken off the search for a missing crew member of the "Solong".

The "Solong", which drives under Portuguese flag, transported several dangerous containers with sodium cyanide, a toxic substance. The situation is described as "extremely worrying" by government representatives. There were reportedly "several explosions on board" of the tanker, which increased the drama of the incident. In addition to the extensive clean -up work, a German multi -purpose ship, the "Mellum", for fire fighting and the absorption of oil has been used.

measures to limit damage

The "Mellum" is equipped with modern technology, which can be used to fight fire and Ö -Running and has around 20 people on board. In addition, a Type DO 228 aircraft is available to identify pollutants in the water and to monitor the situation carefully. The cause of the collision has so far been unclear.

In the discussion about environmental protection in the oceans, the importance of international regulations is pointed out. In Germany, the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV) is actively involved in environmentally friendly maritime traffic. Almost two thirds of the earth are covered with water, and over 95% of the intercontinental exchange of goods take place via sea shipping. The BMDV is committed to improving the environmental and climate compatibility of shipping and has already implemented measures to reduce emissions and to ensure ecological protection.

The situation remains tense, and while the rescue and clean-up work is continued, the situation is continuously monitored by authorities and environmental protection organizations. Experts warn that the incident may have far -reaching effects on the marine environment. The coming days will be decisive to evaluate the effects on the ecosystem of the North Sea.