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Gulf Today
2 hours ago
- General
- Gulf Today
Ship collision off UAE coast due to navigational misjudgment, says Ministry of Energy
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) announced that preliminary information regarding the accidental collision between two ships in the Sea of Oman, approximately 24 nautical miles off the coast of the UAE, indicates that the incident was caused by a navigational misjudgment by one of the vessels. In a statement, the ministry said that at exactly 1:30 am on Tuesday, the concerned authorities received a report regarding the collision between the two ships-one being an oil tanker named ADALYNN, flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda, and the other a cargo vessel named Front Eagle, flying the flag of the Republic of Liberia. The ministry added that the incident resulted in minor surface damage to the outer hulls of both ships, a small oil spill, and a fire that broke out in the fuel tank of one of the ships. Relevant authorities swiftly intervened and extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported among the crew members of either vessel. The ministry confirmed that a technical investigation is underway in coordination with relevant international bodies, in line with transparency and in accordance with the highest international maritime standards. The ministry also praised the rapid response and high efficiency of the rescue teams in managing the situation. A safe evacuation operation was carried out for the crew of the oil tanker ADALYNN, totalling 24 individuals, who were transported safely to Khor Fakkan Port by search and rescue boats operated by the Coast Guard of the National Guard and other competent maritime authorities. The ministry reaffirmed it continues monitoring and assessment of the situation to ensure navigational safety and marine environmental protection, commending the institutional coordination and constant readiness to handle emergencies with professionalism and efficiency.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
UAE says navigational error caused oil tanker collision near Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI (Reuters) -The UAE's energy ministry said a collision between two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz was likely caused by a navigational misjudgement by one of the vessels. In a statement on Wednesday, it cited preliminary information and did not draw any link with an upsurge in electronic interference during the conflict between Iran and Israel. The Adalynn and Front Eagle oil tankers collided and caught fire on Tuesday 24 nautical miles off the coast of the UAE in the Sea of Oman. No injuries to the crew or any spillage were reported. After Iran and Israel began firing missiles at each other last week, interference has disrupted navigation systems near the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway between Iran and Oman that handles about a fifth of the world's seaborne oil. Tehran has not commented on Tuesday's collision or reports of electronic interference.
Arabian Business
3 hours ago
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- Arabian Business
UAE Ministry of Energy: Ship collision off coast caused by navigational error
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has released preliminary findings concerning the recent collision between two vessels in the Sea of Oman, roughly 24 nautical miles off the UAE coastline. Initial investigations suggest the incident resulted from a navigational error by one of the ships. At 1:30 AM on Tuesday, 17 June 2025, authorities were alerted to a collision involving the oil tanker ADALYNN, registered under Antigua and Barbuda, and the cargo ship Front Eagle, flying the Liberian flag. The ministry confirmed that both vessels sustained minor surface damage to their hulls. The collision caused a small oil spill and ignited a fire in the fuel tank of one vessel. Emergency teams promptly responded, extinguishing the blaze without any reported injuries to crew members aboard either ship. A thorough technical investigation is currently underway, conducted in collaboration with international maritime organisations. This process adheres strictly to the highest global maritime safety and transparency standards. The ministry commended the swift and effective efforts of the rescue teams. The 24 crew members of the oil tanker ADALYNN were safely evacuated and transferred to Khor Fakkan Port via search and rescue boats operated by the Coast Guard of the National Guard and other relevant maritime authorities. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the situation remain a priority to uphold navigational safety and protect the marine environment. The ministry also highlighted the exemplary coordination and readiness of all involved agencies in managing the emergency with professionalism and efficiency.
Sky News
4 hours ago
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- Sky News
UAE says navigational error caused oil tankers to collide near Strait of Hormuz
A crash between two oil tankers on a major shipping route near the UAE was likely caused by a navigational misjudgement by one of the vessels, officials have said. The Adalynn and Front Eagle tankers collided and caught on fire on Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow channel which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. In a statement issued today, the United Arab Emirates' energy ministry did not draw any link between the crash and an upsurge in electronic interference amid the Israel-Iran conflict. Interference has disrupted navigation systems near the strait since the two countries began firing missiles at each other last week. The multinational US-led Combined Maritime Force's Joint Maritime Information Centre said in an advisory this week that it had received reports of interference stemming from near Iran's Port of Bandar Abbas and other areas in the Gulf region. Tehran has not commented on the collision or reports of interference. The UAE coastguard said it evacuated 24 people from the Adalynn, while personnel on Front Eagle were reported safe with no pollution visible after a fire on its deck. The Strait of Hormuz - which handles around a fifth of the world's seaborne oil - links the Gulf to the northwest with the Gulf of Oman, the Arabian Sea beyond. The Adalynn, owned by a company based in India, had no cargo and was sailing towards the Suez Canal in Egypt, according to monitoring service The Front Eagle was on its way to Zhoushan in China - and loaded with two million barrels of Iraqi crude oil, the tracker said. said on X that the Front Eagle was moving southbound at a speed of 13.1 knots when it "executed a starboard [right] turn, resulting in a collision" with the Adalynn. The exact cause of the collision, which resulted in no injuries or spills, is still unclear.
Metro
5 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
