On Tuesday, a collision between two oil tankers, Adalynn and Front Eagle, occurred near the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE National Guard successfully evacuated the crew from the Adalynn, transporting them to the Port of Khor Fakkan. British maritime intelligence stated the collision, described as a navigational incident, did not relate to broader regional security issues, specifically the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran. The event raised concerns about safety in the strait, a critical oil passage accounting for a substantial portion of global oil transport.
"British maritime security firm Ambrey stated the cause of the incident was not security-related, clarifying that it was purely a navigational mishap, separate from regional conflicts."
"Following the collision, the Frontline shipping company confirmed that immediate action was taken to extinguish a fire on deck of the Front Eagle in response to the event."
Collection
[
|
...
]