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On March 11, a precarious boat with 79 migrants of sub-Saharan origin on board, was located nine nautical miles south of La Restinga. The CCS Tenerie of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Adhara' to assist, which escorted it to the port of La Restinga., where the migrants disembarked in good condition. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1899548939394687133

There are still flames visible on the main deck of the 'Solong', as salvage operations are being arranged for both vessels. A tug line is now in place in an effort to hold the 'Solong' in a safer position offshore. Firefighting is focusing on the main deck. A salvage plan is being developed. For the 'Stena Immaculate', which remains at anchor, the fire on the vessel is greatly reduced with no flames visible. A comprehensive counter pollution response is in place, as the threat from the previously identified Dangerous Goods on board has reduced significantly. The Coastguard continues 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. The 59 year old captain of the container ship was arrested by the Humveraide police, the owner of the 'Solong', the German firm Ernst Russ. They say that he, along with the rest of the crew, are assisting the investigation. Reports with photo and video: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cgq1pwjlqq2t https://www.dw.com/en/north-sea-ship-collision-man-arrested-over-gross-negligence/a-71891930

The "Det Norske Veritas" was lifted back into the water by a mobile crane on March 7, more than one year after its grounding incident in January 2024 off Stamsund, after extensive repairs at the GOT Marine in Mandal. Next the lifeboat remained to undergo thorough testing and calibration before it can resume operating at its station in Ballstad.

There are still flames visible on the main deck of the 'Solong', as salvage operations are being arranged for both vessels. A tug line is now in place in an effort to hold the 'Solong' in a safer position offshore. Firefighting is focusing on the main deck. A salvage plan is being developed. For the 'Stena Immaculate', which remains at anchor, the fire on the vessel is greatly reduced with no flames visible. A comprehensive counter pollution response is in place, as the threat from the previously identified Dangerous Goods on board has reduced significantly. The Coastguard continues 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. The 59 year old captain of the container ship was arrested by the Humveraide police, the owner of the 'Solong', the German firm Ernst Russ. They say that he, along with the rest of the crew, are assisting the investigation. Reports with photo and video: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cgq1pwjlqq2t https://www.dw.com/en/north-sea-ship-collision-man-arrested-over-gross-negligence/a-71891930

On March 11, 2025, the NSS-lifeboat 'Det Norske Veritas II' was moblilized to assisted the 'Knappen' in Ålesund. The fishing vessel had reported an engine failure off Skarbøvik. It was taken in tow and safely pulled into the port in Søvik. Report with photos: https://x.com/NSSR/status/1899509396205396415