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Metro
14 hours ago
- Metro
'Dark fleet' tanker caught on fire after being struck in Persian Gulf
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A massive oil tanker was left engulfed in flames after a crash with another vessel in the Persian Gulf close to Iran. The MV Adalynn collided with another oil tanker, the MV Front Eagle, just south of the Strait of Hormuz, in the early hours of Tuesday. All 24 crew on the Adalynn were evacuated by the United Arab Emirates coast guard to the port of Khor Fakkan. There were no reported injuries on either of the vessels. The crash is believed to have been caused by electronic interference which has affected navigation systems in the area. This has surged in the area during the conflict between Iran and Israel and has disrupted navigation in the waterway between Iran and Oman which handles around a fifth of the world's seaborne oil. But the UK Maritime Trade Operations monitor said there is no evidence that any hostile activity caused the collision. Vessels have been warned by the organisation to take care going through the region. The Adalynn is owned by India-based Global Shipping Holding Ltd and was sailing towards the Suez Canal in Egypt. The owner of the Front Eagle vessel, Frontline, said it is investigating and there is no suggestion of outside interference. The Front Eagle was en route to Zhoushan in China, according to monitoring service and was loaded with 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude oil. In recent days, the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has intensified and the Strait of Hormuz is currently under Iranian control. Iran has in the past threatened to close of the strait in retaliation against the west. Some shipping companies have paused voyages in the water because of rising tensions, according to shipping sources. In March, the MV Solong cargo ship crashed into the Stena Immaculate oil tanker in the North Sea which was carrying jet fuel for the US army. Police arrested the Russian captain of the Solong on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Why I keep going back to the world's 'most overrated' city MORE: Trump 'deciding whether to strike Iran' after branding leader an 'easy target' MORE: Trump urges for 'everyone to leave Tehran' after broadcaster bombed live on air
Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Huge flames leap from cargo ship as ‘dark fleet' tanker burns after crash in sea
Thick black smoke can be seen pouring from the blazing ship, which is believed to be a 'dark fleet' oil tanker which had been making its way through the Persian Gulf Pictures have captured the terrifying moment a massive cargo ship went up in flames after reportedly colliding with another vessel. Thick black smoke can be seen pouring from the blazing ship, which is believed to be a 'dark fleet' oil tanker which had been making its way through the Persian Gulf. The MV Adalynn caught fire after it was crashed into by a second tanker, understood to be the MV Front Eagle in a devastating impact which took place in the early hours of this morning in the Strait of Hormuz, local media reported. The 'dark fleet' is a secret network of oil tankers that rogue states have been using to evade sanctions. Neither vessel's crew suffered any casualties, with all 24 crew members on the Adalynn quickly and safely evacuated. It is believed that a simple navigation error caused the two ships to collide as they passed through the Fakkan anchorage near Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. The Adalynn is registered in Antigua and Barbuda and is reportedly owned by Global Shipping Holding Ltd, she measures 900ft long. The vessel is believed to have been sailing without cargo towards the Suez Canal in Egypt. There have been fears of GPS interference in the area where the crash took place in recent months. However there was no evidence that any hostile activity caused the tanker collision, the UK-based Maritime Trade Operations monitor said on Tuesday. However the agency did warn all vessels going through the region to take care and use caution. The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has heightened tension for shipping in the area in recent days. Iran currently controls the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow gateway into the Persian Gulf through which much of the world 's shipping passes. Iran has threatened to close the strait completely to foreign ships which would have a major impact on the world's oil and gas supply trade. The news comes after a Russian captain of a container ship that crashed into a US oil tanker in the North Sea pleaded not guilty to manslaughter. The Solong's master, Vladimir Motin, 59, of Primorsky, St Petersburg, is accused of the unlawful killing of crew member Mark Angelo Pernia, 38, in the collision off the East Yorkshire coast. Motin appeared at the Old Bailey on May 30 by videolink from HMP Hull for a plea hearing before Judge Mark Lucraft KC. Motin confirmed his identity before he pleaded not guilty to a single charge of the manslaughter of Filipino national Mr Pernia on March 10. Motin was charged over Mr Pernia's death after his vessel collided with the American tanker Stena Immaculate near the Humber Estuary on March 10.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Moment huge flames leap from cargo ship as ‘dark fleet' tanker burns at sea after being ‘hit by another boat'
The area where the fiery crash took place has been embroiled in a surge of GPS related interference fears in recent months TANKER BURNS Moment huge flames leap from cargo ship as 'dark fleet' tanker burns at sea after being 'hit by another boat' THIS is the terrifying moment a huge cargo ship is sent up in flames after reportedly smashing into another vessel. Footage shows a supposed "dark fleet" tanker on fire in the Persian Gulf with thick black plumes of smoke billowing over the water. Advertisement 6 The terrifying moment an oil tanker was sent up in flames after a midsea crash Credit: X 6 Flames were seen jumping on board the huge vessel in the Persian Gulf 6 Plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing over the water Credit: X The MV Adalynn was left a flaming wreck after it was crashed into by another tanker, believed to be the MV Front Eagle just south of Strait of Hormuz in early hours of this morning, according to local reports. All 24 crew on board the Adalynn were quickly and safely evacuated with neither vessel dealing with any casualties or major injuries. The collision is said to have been caused by a simple navigation error as the pair of ships passed through the Khor Fakkan anchorage near Fujairah. The 900ft Adalynn is registered in Antigua and Barbuda and is reportedly owned by Global Shipping Holding Ltd. Advertisement read more in ship fired BOAT HORROR Captain arrested after boat bursts into flames forcing 22 passengers into water It was sailing without cargo towards the Suez Canal in Egypt, say reports. The area where the fiery crash took place has been embroiled in a surge of GPS related interference fears in recent months. The UK-based Maritime Trade Operations monitor said on Tuesday there was no evidence that any hostile activity caused the tanker collision. But they did warn all vessels going through the region to take care and use caution. Advertisement The situation has heightened in recent days amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow Persian Gulf maritime gateway, is currently under Iranian control. Iran has already threatened to close the strait off completely to foreign ships which would have major implications on the world's oil and gas supply trade. It comes as a major fireball collison sparked fears of international interference after a cargo ship collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea. Advertisement Heart-stopping footage showed a massive explosion as the Portuguese-flagged Solong ploughed into the anchored Stena Immaculate off the coast of Hull back in March. Cops have arrested the Russian captain of the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. The US tanker - chartered by the military - was carrying 200,000 tonnes of jet fuel to be used in American warplanes. It comes after balmy pro-Vladimir Putin propagandists have claimed British spies staged the incident in a wild conspiracy theory. Advertisement 6 All 24 crew on board the Adalynn were quickly and safely evacuated despite the flames Credit: X 6 Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz Credit: Reuters
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Moment huge flames leap from cargo ship as ‘dark fleet' tanker burns at sea after being ‘hit by another boat'
THIS is the terrifying moment a huge cargo ship is sent up in flames after reportedly smashing into another vessel. Footage shows a supposed "dark fleet" tanker on fire in the Persian Gulf with thick black plumes of smoke billowing over the water. 6 The terrifying moment an oil tanker was sent up in flames after a midsea crash Credit: X 6 Flames were seen jumping on board the huge vessel in the Persian Gulf 6 Plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing over the water Credit: X The MV Adalynn was left a flaming wreck after it was crashed into by another tanker, believed to be the MV Front Eagle just south of Strait of Hormuz in early hours of this morning , according to local reports. All 24 crew on board the Adalynn were quickly and safely evacuated with neither vessel dealing with any casualties or major injuries. The collision is said to have been caused by a simple navigation error as the pair of ships passed through the Khor Fakkan anchorage near Fujairah. The 900ft Adalynn is registered in Antigua and Barbuda and is reportedly owned by Global Shipping Holding Ltd. read more in ship fired It was sailing without cargo towards the Suez Canal in Egypt, say reports. The area where the fiery crash took place has been embroiled in a surge of GPS related interference fears in recent months. The UK-based Maritime Trade Operations monitor said on Tuesday there was no evidence that any hostile activity caused the tanker collision. But they did warn all vessels going through the region to take care and use caution. Most read in The US Sun The situation has heightened in recent days amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow Persian Gulf maritime gateway, is currently under Iranian control. Iran has already threatened to close the strait off completely to foreign ships which would have major implications on the world's oil and gas supply trade. It comes as a major fireball collison sparked fears of international interference after a cargo ship collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea. Heart-stopping footage showed a massive explosion as the Portuguese-flagged Solong ploughed into the anchored Stena Immaculate off the coast of Hull back in March. Cops have arrested the Russian captain of the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. The US tanker - chartered by the military - was carrying 200,000 tonnes of jet fuel to be used in American warplanes. It comes after balmy pro-Vladimir Putin propagandists have claimed British spies staged the incident in a wild conspiracy theory. 6 All 24 crew on board the Adalynn were quickly and safely evacuated despite the flames Credit: X 6 Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz Credit: Reuters 6 Smoke billows from the MV Solong cargo ship in the North Sea Credit: Getty
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Moment huge flames leap from cargo ship as ‘dark fleet' tanker burns at sea after being ‘hit by another boat'
THIS is the terrifying moment a huge cargo ship is sent up in flames after reportedly smashing into another vessel. Footage shows a supposed "dark fleet" tanker on fire in the Persian Gulf with thick black plumes of smoke billowing over the water. 6 6 The MV Adalynn was left a flaming wreck after it was crashed into by another tanker, believed to be the MV Front Eagle just south of Strait of Hormuz in early hours of this morning, according to local reports. All 24 crew on board the Adalynn were quickly and safely evacuated with neither vessel dealing with any casualties or major injuries. The collision is said to have been caused by a simple navigation error as the pair of ships passed through the Khor Fakkan anchorage near Fujairah. The 900ft Adalynn is registered in Antigua and Barbuda and is reportedly owned by Global Shipping Holding Ltd. It was sailing without cargo towards the Suez Canal in Egypt, say reports. The area where the fiery crash took place has been embroiled in a surge of GPS related interference fears in recent months. The UK-based Maritime Trade Operations monitor said on Tuesday there was no evidence that any hostile activity caused the tanker collision. But they did warn all vessels going through the region to take care and use caution. The situation has heightened in recent days amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow Persian Gulf maritime gateway, is currently under Iranian control. Iran has already threatened to close the strait off completely to foreign ships which would have major implications on the world's oil and gas supply trade. It comes as a major fireball collison sparked fears of international interference after a cargo ship collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea. Heart-stopping footage showed a massive explosion as the Portuguese-flagged Solong ploughed into the anchored Stena Immaculate off the coast of Hull back in March. Cops have arrested the Russian captain of the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. The US tanker - chartered by the military - was carrying 200,000 tonnes of jet fuel to be used in American warplanes. It comes after balmy pro-Vladimir Putin propagandists have claimed British spies staged the incident in a wild conspiracy theory. 6 6 6
