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17-06-2025
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At least 3 ships on fire after collision in Gulf of Oman, UAE sends rescue teams
At least three ships are reportedly on fire in the Gulf of Oman following a collision between two vessels, prompting an emergency rescue operation near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to the UAE National Guard read more At least three vessels are reportedly on fire in the Gulf of Oman near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, following what officials described as a collision between two ships. The incident has triggered an emergency response and raised concerns over the safety of one of the world's most vital maritime trade routes. According to the UAE National Guard, the collision prompted a major rescue operation earlier on Tuesday. 'The Coast Guard of the National Guard carried out today, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, an evacuation mission involving 24 crew members of the oil tanker ADALYNN, following a collision between two ships in the Gulf of Oman. The ship's crew was evacuated from the incident site, located 24 nautical miles off the country's coast, to the Port of Khor Fakkan using search and rescue boats,' the National Guard said in a statement posted on X. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Unverified images circulating on social media appeared to show large plumes of smoke and fire rising from the sea, with some users claiming the visuals depicted oil tankers burning near the Iranian coastline. While these claims remain unconfirmed, satellite and maritime monitoring data suggest that a serious maritime incident has taken place. One of the fires was reported aboard a vessel approximately 22 nautical miles from the coast of Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates. Authorities have not confirmed if this blaze is directly linked to the reported ship collision, and the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation. UK-based maritime security firm Ambrey confirmed it is aware of a 'vessel-related incident' near Khor Fakkan in UAE waters. The company said it is actively monitoring the situation, which is unfolding in a high-traffic maritime corridor critical to global oil shipments. Though Ambrey has not released further details, its acknowledgement supports earlier reports of a vessel fire in the area. NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) also detected three active fire zones in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday. The heat signatures, not present in previous days, indicate recent and ongoing fire activity, lending additional credibility to reports of the incident. So far, Iranian authorities and other international officials have not commented on the situation. It remains unclear whether any of the vessels were targeted or if the fires were the result of mechanical failures or navigational errors. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Strait of Hormuz, connecting the Gulf of Oman to the Persian Gulf, has historically been a flashpoint for naval tensions and oil tanker incidents. With nearly 20% of global oil supplies passing through its narrow waters, any disruption could have wide-reaching implications for energy markets. Further details are expected as maritime agencies conduct investigations and assess the scene in daylight. With inputs from agencies
NDTV
17-06-2025
- NDTV
Oil Tankers Collide Off UAE, Evacuation Mission Carried Out To Rescue Crew
Twenty-four crew have been rescued after two oil tankers collided off the UAE, sparking at least one fire, the United Arab Emirates coastguard and a shipping company said on Tuesday. British maritime security monitor Ambrey said the incident, which took place at a time of high tensions as an air war rages between nearby Iran and Israel, was "not security-related". Shipping company Frontline said a fire was extinguished on its Front Eagle tanker after the collision with Adalynn, another oil transporter, 15 nautical miles off the UAE's Gulf of Oman coast. "We are (also) aware of reports of a fire onboard the Adalynn following the collision," a Frontline statement said, adding: "There have been no reports of pollution at this time." The UAE coastguard carried out "an evacuation mission involving 24 crew members of the oil tanker ADALYNN, following a collision between two ships in the Gulf of Oman", the UAE National Guard posted on X. The incident took place close to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a waterway between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran that carries one-fifth of global oil output.
GMA Network
17-06-2025
- General
- GMA Network
24 rescued as oil tankers collide off UAE, sparking fire
DUBAI — Twenty-four crew have been rescued after two oil tankers collided off the UAE, sparking at least one fire, the United Arab Emirates coast guard and a shipping company said on Tuesday. British maritime security monitor Ambrey said the incident, which took place at a time of high tensions as an air war rages between nearby Iran and Israel, was "not security-related." Shipping company Frontline said a fire was extinguished on its Front Eagle tanker after the collision with Adalynn, another oil transporter, 15 nautical miles off the UAE's Gulf of Oman coast. "We are [also] aware of reports of a fire onboard the Adalynn following the collision," a Frontline statement said, adding: "There have been no reports of pollution at this time." The UAE coast guard carried out "an evacuation mission involving 24 crew members of the oil tanker ADALYNN, following a collision between two ships in the Gulf of Oman," the UAE National Guard posted on X. The incident took place close to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a waterway between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran that carries one-fifth of global oil output. — Agence France-Presse
The Sun
17-06-2025
- The Sun
24 rescued as oil tankers collide off UAE, sparking fire
DUBAI: Twenty-four crew have been rescued after two oil tankers collided off the UAE, sparking at least one fire, the United Arab Emirates coastguard and a shipping company said on Tuesday. British maritime security monitor Ambrey said the incident, which took place at a time of high tensions as an air war rages between nearby Iran and Israel, was 'not security-related'. Shipping company Frontline said a fire was extinguished on its Front Eagle tanker after the collision with Adalynn, another oil transporter, 15 nautical miles off the UAE's Gulf of Oman coast. 'We are (also) aware of reports of a fire onboard the Adalynn following the collision,' a Frontline statement said, adding: 'There have been no reports of pollution at this time.' The UAE coastguard carried out 'an evacuation mission involving 24 crew members of the oil tanker ADALYNN, following a collision between two ships in the Gulf of Oman', the UAE National Guard posted on X. The incident took place close to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a waterway between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran that carries one-fifth of global oil output.
Middle East
05-06-2025
- General
- Middle East
OPEN// MENA honored for successful coverage of COSPAS-SARSAT meetings
ABU DHABI, June 5 (MENA) - Major General Staff Pilot Saleh Mohammed bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of the UAE National Guard, honored the Middle East News Agency (MENA) for its successful coverage of the COSPAS-SARSAT meetings that were held in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, from May 27 to June 5, with the participation of 200 international experts in satellite-based search and rescue. Ameri lauded MENA's role in reporting the organization's meetings in a professional way. He said that teamwork and close coordination between COSPAS-SARSAT members and partners from various parties, led to the success of those meetings. Ameri stated that the UAE demonstrated its commitment to strengthening satellite-based search and rescue efforts and adopting the best global technologies in this area. (MENA) M R E/R E E
