Salvage experts from SMIT Salvage are continuing with their detailed onboard assessments of Stena Immaculate.

As of Sunday, 16 March, the third-party salvage team has confirmed that damage resulting from the containership SOLONG striking the Stena Immaculate was limited to one cargo tank containing Jet A-1 fuel and one ballast tank containing sea water.

At the time of the allision, the Stena Immaculate was carrying 220,000 barrels of Jet A-1 fuel. Based on the assessment by the salvage team, it has been confirmed that 17,515 barrels of Jet A-1 fuel have been lost due to the impact and fire.

The remaining cargo and bunkers are secure.