Russian captain Vladimir Motin convicted of gross negligence in 2025 UK ship collision that killed Filipino crewman Mark Pernia.

Russian captain Vladimir Motin, 59, was found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter in the 2025 collision between the container ship Solong and the anchored tanker Stena Immaculate off Yorkshire, which killed Filipino crew member Mark Pernia, 38. The crash, occurring at 9:47 a.m. on March 10, 2025, resulted in a fire that claimed Pernia’s life; his body was never recovered. Prosecutors said Motin failed to act despite a 36-minute warning on radar and a disabled alarm system. The Solong burned for eight days, and the incident, which could have caused a major environmental disaster, drew international attention. Motin, who claimed he made a steering error, was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.