A Russian container ship captain, Vladimir Motin, 59, has been sentenced to six years in jail for manslaughter by gross negligence. The incident happened in the North Sea off Yorkshire when his ship, Solong, crashed into a stationary oil tanker, Stena Immaculate, causing an explosion that killed a crew member instantly. The victim, Mark Angelo Pernia, a 38-year-old Filipino, was consumed in the fire, and his body was never found. Pernia had a young child and another born after his death. The court heard Motin was alone on watch and failed to act to prevent the crash. He told the judge he accidentally pressed the wrong button trying to steer away, but the judge called this explanation “extremely problematic” and “implausible.” Motin was found guilty after a jury trial. Judge Andrew Baker said Motin showed a “blatant disregard for the very high risk of death” and called him a “serious accident waiting to happen.” The collision caused huge damage and risked more crew lives. The Solong had 14 crew and carried mostly alcoholic spirits and some hazardous materials. The Stena Immaculate, with 23 crew, was carrying over 220,000 barrels of aviation fuel. CCTV showed both ships ablaze after the crash, with stunned crew shouting about fire and collision. Motin vowed never to sail again and expressed shame for the tragedy. Pernia’s widow said no compensation could heal her loss.