Tanker and cargo ship collided off the coast of England

A tanker and a cargo ship collided off the northeast coast of England, Reuters reported on March 10, citing the British Maritime and Coast Guard Agency.

According to the agency, a helicopter, an airplane, rescue boats and nearby vessels equipped with fire extinguishing equipment were sent to the scene.

The article states that the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, reported that it is aware of the situation and continues to check it.

It is specified that the response operation is currently underway.

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Earlier, on March 8, the IHA news agency reported a collision in the Marmara Sea off the coast of Istanbul between two large ships — a tanker and a container ship. It was clarified that there were no casualties after the accident.