Following the collision of an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea, the fire response and search operations have been concluded. A total of 36 crew members were rescued, while one person is still missing. It was reported that the cargo ship contained 15 containers of sodium cyanide, leading to the declaration of the accident area as a “restricted zone for air and sea entry.” Concerns arose about the leakage of toxic waste and jet fuel into the sea as a result of the accident. In response, firefighting and rescue operations were initiated after the collision between the US-flagged oil tanker named Stena Immaculate and the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship Solong in the North Sea. The collision sparked a fire on the US tanker, prompting some crew members to abandon ship. Coast Guard teams rescued 36 individuals, with one crew member still reported missing. Despite ongoing fires on both ships, search operations were terminated at around 21:40. It was reported that 15 containers of sodium cyanide and an unknown quantity of alcohol were found on the cargo ship. The Sky News report indicated that an approximately 8-kilometer-long restricted zone for air and sea access was established around the incident site, with the potential for extension up to 16 kilometers if necessary. Two maritime security sources, speaking to Reuters, stated that there were “no signs of attack” regarding the incident. The US logistics group Crowley, operating the oil tanker Stena Immaculate, confirmed that a certain amount of jet fuel leaked following an explosion in the cargo tank of the ship. The company stated that it had initiated an emergency ship intervention plan and was actively collaborating with public authorities to “contain the fire and secure the vessel.” A message issued by the Coast Guard shortly after the collision warned other vessels to stay away from the area. The UK Meteorological Office reported that visibility in the area was low prior to the dangerous collision.