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Arrested ship's captain is Russian national, owners say

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Captain of cargo ship arrested after collision with tanker in North Sea is Russian national.

59-year-old man remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

Portuguese -flagged Solong and US -registered tanker collided off East Yorkshire coast on Monday .

A missing crew member from the cargo ship is presumed dead after search and rescue operation called off.

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