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5 days ago
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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
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
UAE coast guard evacuates 24 from oil tanker crash near Strait of Hormuz
The Emirati national guard said it evacuated 24 people from an oil tanker Tuesday after a collision between two ships just east of the world's most critical oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz. The crude oil tanker, ADALYNN, was bound for Egypt's Suez Canal when the crash in the Gulf of Oman happened. Nasa FIRMS satellite data showed heat signatures in the area early morning. The United Arab Emirates national guard said it deployed its coast guard's search and rescue boats to the site, 24 nautical miles off the country's coast, and that the crew was evacuated to the port of Khor Fakkan. The strait is the strategic maritime entryway to the Persian Gulf and sees about a fifth of the world's oil pass through it, according to the US Energy Information Administration. In 2024, an average of 20 million barrels of oil travelled through it daily. After Israel launched airstrikes against Iran on June 13, worry mounted over whether the Islamic Republic might block the waterway. Maritime ship experts say shipowners are increasingly wary of using the waterway, with some ships having tightened security and others cancelling routes there. As the Israel-Iran warfare intensified over the weekend, hundreds of ships in the strait saw spotty navigation signals and had to rely more on radar, though it wasn't immediately clear what caused Tuesday's incident. The Financial Times reported Friday that the world's largest publicly listed oil tanker company, Frontline, said it would turn down new contracts to sail into the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz after the Israel-Iran conflict broke out. Meanwhile, oil prices continued to climb as US futures were lower Tuesday morning after Israel's military issued an evacuation warning to 330,000 people in Iran's capital, Tehran. Tuesday's rescue came less than two weeks after the UAE national guard airlifted an injured man from an oil tanker to an Emirati hospital.
Arab Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Arab Times
UAE coast guard evacuates 24 people from oil tanker crash
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 17, (AP): The Emirati national guard said it evacuated 24 people from an oil tanker Tuesday after a collision between two ships just east of the world's most critical oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz. The crude oil tanker, ADALYNN, was bound for Egypt's Suez Canal when the crash in the Gulf of Oman happened. NASA FIRMS satellite data showed heat signatures in the area early morning. The United Arab Emirates national guard said it deployed its coast guard's search and rescue boats to the site, 24 nautical miles off the country's coast, and that the crew was evacuated to the port of Khor Fakkan. British maritime security firm Ambrey had earlier said that the incident was not security-related, as the days-long conflict between Israel and Iran, which is just across the Strait of Hormuz from neighboring Oman, continued to unfold. The Strait is the strategic maritime entryway to the Persian Gulf and sees about a fifth of the world's oil pass through it, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In 2024, an average of 20 million barrels of oil traveled through it daily. After Israel launched airstrikes against Iran on June 13, worry mounted over whether the Islamic Republic might block the waterway. Maritime ship experts say shipowners are increasingly wary of using the waterway, with some ships having tightened security and others canceling routes there. As the Israel-Iran warfare intensified over the weekend, hundreds of ships in the strait saw spotty navigation signals and had to rely more on radar, though it wasn't immediately clear what caused Tuesday's incident. The Financial Times reported Friday that the world's largest publicly listed oil tanker company, Frontline, said it would turn down new contracts to sail into the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz after the Israel-Iran conflict broke out. Meanwhile, oil prices continued to climb as U.S. futures were lower Tuesday morning after Israel's military issued an evacuation warning to 330,000 people in Iran's capital, Tehran. Tuesday's rescue came less than two weeks after the UAE national guard airlifted an injured man from an oil tanker to an Emirati hospital.
Mint
5 days ago
- General
- Mint
Gulf of Oman: Ships on fire near Strait of Hormuz amid rising Iran-Israel tensions? What we know so far
Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, social media buzzed with claims that three ships were on fire in the Gulf of Oman, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. These claims were supported by circulating photos, though officials have not yet confirmed any such incident. Meanwhile, NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) map showed three red hotspots in the Gulf of Oman, potentially indicating heat signatures consistent with fires. However, without official confirmation or additional data, the situation remains unverified. NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) map. 'Photos are currently circulating which appear to show three ships on fire off the coast of Iran in the Gulf of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz. NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) Map appearing (sic) to confirm three fires in the Gulf of Oman,' wrote OSINTdefender in a post on X. 'There are reports of an indictment involving three ships in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. I've found three ships transmitting not under command in the region,' wrote another user, Camskon2, on X. Mint has not been able to verify the authenticity of the images. British maritime security firm Ambrey reported early Tuesday that an incident occurring 22 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates — close to the Strait of Hormuz — was not security-related, Reuters reported. Oman holds immense strategic importance in global geopolitics due to its location along two of the world's most critical maritime passages—the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. The Strait of Hormuz, situated between Oman and Iran, is the world's most vital oil transit chokepoint, with about 20 per cent of global oil passing through it daily. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and further to the Arabian Sea. According to the US Energy Information Administration, in 2024, oil flow through the strait averaged 20 million barrels per day, or the equivalent of about 20% of global petroleum liquids consumption. In the first quarter of 2025, total oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz remained relatively flat compared with 2024. According to the report, between 2022 and 2024, volumes of crude oil and condensate transiting the Strait of Hormuz declined by 1.6 million barrels per day, which was only partially offset by a 0.5-million barrels per day increase in petroleum product cargoes. Photos are currently circulating which appear to show three ships on fire off the coast of Iran in the Gulf of Oman. Meanwhile, tensions are rising between Israel and Iran, marking the fifth consecutive day of hostilities. The escalation began with Israel's widescale strikes on Friday, which were reportedly aimed at disrupting Iran's nuclear ambitions and preventing Tehran from developing an atomic weapon. The continued exchange of attacks has heightened regional instability and raised global concerns over a broader conflict. (With inputs from agencies)
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Strait of Hormuz: Why the narrow waterway is at stake as Israel-Iran tensions rise
Amid the escalating violence between Israel and Iran, several photos emerged showing three ships on fire in the Gulf of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz. British maritime security firm Ambrey also said it was aware of an incident that occurred 22 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates. Hindustan Times cannot verify the authenticity of the photos at the moment. A social media user posted pictures of the ships on fire on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote: "Photos are currently circulating which appear to show three ships on fire off the coast of Iran in the Gulf of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz. NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) Map appearing to confirm three fires in the Gulf of Oman." Also Read: Israel releases video of strikes on F-14 jets in Tehran, says drone attack was thwarted Satellite imagery from NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) suggested three red blots in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. The fire incident near the Gulf of Oman has raised concerns amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East as the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical gateway between Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Here is all you need to know about the significance of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Israel-Iran tensions: - Strait of Hormuz is the narrow waterway between Iran and United Arab Emirates. The strait, just 20 nautical miles between the two countries, is a crucial link between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. - It is a significant and strategic route for shipping in the region as around a fifth of the global oil shipments pass via the strait each year. - Last week, when Israel and Iran started exchanging missiles, Tehran said it was considering closing the Strait of Hormuz. Also Read: Fear of Israel-Iran war grows as US, China issue grim 'evacuate Tehran' warning - The closing of the 'world's most important oil transit chokepoint' could snowball into a global crisis shooting up oil prices and risk of escalation in the Middle East. - The narrow sea passage is also a crucial route for the movement of natural gas and over 3,000 ships cross the passage each month. - The strait has never been shut in the previous conflicts, including the Iran-Iraq conflict in the 1980s, where lakhs of people were killed on both the sides. - However, the closing of Strait of Hormuz would not be an isolated incident in the ongoing crisis in the region, as the Houthis in Yemen have been targeting ships at Bab al-Mandeb Strait over demands of Gaza ceasefire.
