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Economic Times
19-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Oil tanker collision: Why ships are getting lost on radar in the narrow Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world's oil passes
Oil Tanker Collision: Navigation data shows sharp turn Why the Oil Tanker Collision in Strait of Hormuz matters Electronic interference suspected Live Events Iran silent on collision (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Two oil tankers caught fire after colliding 24 nautical miles off the United Arab Emirates' east coast on Tuesday. Authorities said no crew member was hurt and no oil entered the sea. The UAE coast guard moved 24 people from the tanker Adalynn to Khor Fakkan port. The crew on the second tanker, Front Eagle, stayed on board as the blaze on its deck was contained. Owner Frontline said an investigation will follow, with no sign of outside Eagle was carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude to Zhoushan, China, according to Adalynn, owned by India‑based Global Shipping Holding Ltd, had no cargo and was heading toward the Suez wrote on X that the Front Eagle 'executed a starboard (right) turn, resulting in a collision with the port quarter (aft port side)' of the slower‑moving collision happened near the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow channel that carries roughly one‑fifth of the world's seaborne crude. Any disruption here can unsettle global energy markets and maritime insurance costs. The Strait of Hormuz links the Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Data from Vortexa shows that 17.8 million to 20.8 million barrels of crude, condensate and fuels moved through the narrow passage each day between January 2022 and May clash came as ships in the Gulf report signal problems during missile exchanges between Iran and Israel. A U.S.-led maritime centre said it received reports of interference near Iran's Bandar Abbas port and other Gulf areas. Windward, a shipping analysis firm, counted almost 1,000 ships affected since the fighting began. Its chief executive Ami Daniel said, 'There is usually no jamming in Strait of Hormuz and now there is a lot.'Tehran, which has threatened before to close the strait in response to Western pressure, has not commented on Tuesday's crash or on the wider reports of signal disruption.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Oil tanker collision: Why ships are getting lost on radar in the narrow Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world's oil passes
Oil Tanker Collision: Navigation data shows sharp turn Why the Oil Tanker Collision in Strait of Hormuz matters Electronic interference suspected Live Events Iran silent on collision (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Two oil tankers caught fire after colliding 24 nautical miles off the United Arab Emirates' east coast on Tuesday. Authorities said no crew member was hurt and no oil entered the sea. The UAE coast guard moved 24 people from the tanker Adalynn to Khor Fakkan port. The crew on the second tanker, Front Eagle, stayed on board as the blaze on its deck was contained. Owner Frontline said an investigation will follow, with no sign of outside Eagle was carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude to Zhoushan, China, according to Adalynn, owned by India‑based Global Shipping Holding Ltd, had no cargo and was heading toward the Suez wrote on X that the Front Eagle 'executed a starboard (right) turn, resulting in a collision with the port quarter (aft port side)' of the slower‑moving collision happened near the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow channel that carries roughly one‑fifth of the world's seaborne crude. Any disruption here can unsettle global energy markets and maritime insurance costs. The Strait of Hormuz links the Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Data from Vortexa shows that 17.8 million to 20.8 million barrels of crude, condensate and fuels moved through the narrow passage each day between January 2022 and May clash came as ships in the Gulf report signal problems during missile exchanges between Iran and Israel. A U.S.-led maritime centre said it received reports of interference near Iran's Bandar Abbas port and other Gulf areas. Windward, a shipping analysis firm, counted almost 1,000 ships affected since the fighting began. Its chief executive Ami Daniel said, 'There is usually no jamming in Strait of Hormuz and now there is a lot.'Tehran, which has threatened before to close the strait in response to Western pressure, has not commented on Tuesday's crash or on the wider reports of signal disruption.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Ship collision and fire Off UAE coast caused by navigational error, officials say
In the early hours of Tuesday, June 17, two large vessels, oil tanker ADALYNN and cargo ship Front Eagle, collided approximately 24 nautical miles off the UAE's eastern coast in the Gulf of Oman. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident, which occurred at around 1:30 a.m., resulted in minor hull damage to both ships, a small oil spill, and a fire that broke out in the fuel tank of one of the vessels, according to the UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI). According to , the Front Eagle was moving southbound at 13.1 knots when it executed a starboard (right) turn, colliding with the aft port side of the Adalynn , which was moving southeast at 4.8 knots. The MoEI confirmed on Wednesday, June 18, that the accident was due to 'navigational misjudgment by one of the vessels.' The fire was extinguished following prompt intervention by emergency teams, and no injuries were reported among the crew members of either ship. The two vessels involved are: ADALYNN, a Suezmax-class oil tanker owned by India-based Global Shipping Holding Ltd, flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda. It was sailing without cargo toward the Suez Canal in Egypt. Front Eagle, a Liberian-flagged cargo vessel owned by the Oslo-listed company Frontline. It was carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude oil bound for Zhoushan, China. Evacuation and Response The UAE National Guard confirmed that 24 crew members aboard the ADALYNN were evacuated by search and rescue boats and taken to the Port of Khor Fakkan. Personnel aboard the Front Eagle were confirmed safe, and no pollution was reported on that vessel despite the fire on its deck. According to Frontline , the fire on the Front Eagle was under control, and the incident is now under investigation, although the company emphasized that there was 'no suggestion of outside interference.' A technical investigation is underway in cooperation with international maritime authorities. The MoEI assured that it would be conducted transparently and in accordance with the highest global maritime standards. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Geopolitical Context: Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz The collision took place near the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow and strategic waterway that links the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. This area is critical, as about 20% of the world's seaborne oi, between 17.8 and 20.8 million barrels per day, according to Vortexa, flows through this route. This maritime zone has recently experienced electronic interference, amid escalating military tensions between Iran and Israel. Since Friday, both countries have exchanged missile fire, and according to maritime security firm Ambrey , 'the incident was not security-related.' Still, concerns remain. The Combined Maritime Force's JMIC information centre noted electronic signal interference in the region, particularly near Iran's Bandar Abbas port. Although Tehran has not issued any comment on the collision or the reported electronic disruptions, its history of threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to Western pressure has made the area increasingly volatile. As a result: Dozens of tankers were seen anchored in ports near Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, and Sharjah. Some shipping companies have paused operations or awaited charter decisions amid rising uncertainty. War risk insurance for ships heading to Israeli ports has increased, though rates for Gulf passages have remained stable, for now. 'Rates, for the time being, remain stable with no noticeable increases since the latest hostilities between Israel and Iran,' said David Smith , head of marine at insurance broker McGill and Partners . 'This position could change dramatically depending on any further escalation or general conflagration in the area.' UAE's Emergency Preparedness and Past Rescues The recent rescue underscores the UAE's strong maritime emergency response. Just weeks earlier: On June 4, the National Guard airlifted an injured crew member in his fifties from a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in UAE waters, flying him to a local hospital for urgent treatment. On May 18, 13 people were rescued from a sinking picnic boat, in an operation involving both citizens and residents. These coordinated efforts signal a robust and well-prepared emergency response capability from UAE authorities, especially as regional tensions continue to rise.
Japan Today
17-06-2025
- General
- Japan Today
Two oil tankers collide, catch fire near Strait of Hormuz
By Maha El Dahan and Stine Jacobsen Two oil tankers collided and caught fire on Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, where electronic interference has surged during conflict between Iran and Israel, but there were no injuries to crew or spillage reported. With Iran and Israel firing missiles at each other since Friday, interference has disrupted navigation systems near the vital waterway between Iran and Oman which handles about a fifth of the world's seaborne oil. The United Arab Emirates coast guard said it had evacuated 24 people from one of the ships, Adalynn, to the port of Khor Fakkan after the crash 24 nautical miles off its eastern coast. Personnel on the second tanker, the Front Eagle, were reported safe with no pollution seen after a fire on its deck, according to its owner, the Oslo-listed company Frontline. Frontline later told Reuters the incident would be investigated, but there was no suggestion of outside interference. The Front Eagle was loaded with 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude oil and was en route to Zhoushan in China, according to monitoring service The Adalynn, a Suezmax-class tanker owned by India-based Global Shipping Holding Ltd, had no cargo and was sailing towards the Suez Canal in Egypt, the monitoring service 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 port quarter (aft port side)" of the Adalynn, which was proceeding southeast at 4.8 knots. STRATEGIC STRAIT The Strait of Hormuz links the Gulf to the northwest with the Gulf of Oman to the southeast and the Arabian Sea beyond. Between the start of 2022 and last month, roughly 17.8 million to 20.8 million barrels of crude, condensate and fuels flowed through daily, according to data from Vortexa. The multinational, U.S.-led Combined Maritime Force's JMIC information centre said in an advisory this week that it had received reports of electronic interference stemming from the vicinity of the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, on the north shore of the strait, and other areas in the Gulf region. Iran has in the past threatened to close the strait to traffic in retaliation for Western pressure. Tehran has not commented on Tuesday's collision or reports of electronic interference. There was no immediate response to a Reuters request for comment from the Emirati foreign ministry or Khor Fakkan container terminal on Tuesday. Dozens of tankers have dropped anchor in major port hubs in the Gulf close to the Strait of Hormuz around Fujairah and Khor Fakkan and Sharjah on the Emirati side, ship tracking data on MarineTraffic showed on Tuesday. Some shipping companies have decided to pause their voyages due to the heightened tensions, while others were awaiting charter hires due to uncertainty, shipping sources said. While war risk insurance costs for ships heading to Israeli ports have soared in recent days, the costs so far remain stable for voyages through the Gulf, insurance industry sources said on Tuesday. "Rates, for the time being, remain stable with no noticeable increases since the latest hostilities between Israel and Iran. This position could change dramatically depending on any further escalation or general conflagration in the area," David Smith, head of marine with insurance broker McGill and Partners, told Reuters. © Thomson Reuters 2025.
Gulf Today
17-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Two oil tankers collide and catch fire near Strait of Hormuz
Two oil tankers collided and caught fire on Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, where electronic interference has surged during conflict between Iran and Israel, but there were no injuries to crew or spillage reported. With Iran and Israel firing missiles at each other since Friday, interference has disrupted navigation systems near the vital sea route between Iran and Oman which handles about a fifth of the world's oil. The United Arab Emirates coast guard said it had evacuated 24 people from one of the ships, Adalynn, to Khorfakkan port after the crash 24 nautical miles off its eastern coast. Personnel on the second tanker, the Front Eagle, were reported safe with no pollution seen after a fire on its deck, according to its owner, the Oslo-listed company Frontline . Frontline later told Reuters the incident would be investigated, but there was no suggestion of outside interference. The Front Eagle was loaded with 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude oil and was en route to Zhoushan in China, according to monitoring service The Adalynn, a Suezmax-class tanker owned by India-based Global Shipping Holding Ltd, had no cargo and was sailing towards the Suez Canal in Egypt, the monitoring service 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 port quarter (aft port side)" of the Adalynn, which was proceeding southeast at 4.8 knots. The Strait of Hormuz links the Gulf to the northwest with the Gulf of Oman to the southeast and the Arabian Sea beyond. Between the start of 2022 and last month, roughly 17.8 million to 20.8 million barrels of crude, condensate and fuels flowed through daily, according to data from Vortexa. The multinational, U.S.-led Combined Maritime Force's JMIC information centre said in an advisory this week that it had received reports of electronic interference stemming from the vicinity of Iran's Port of Bandar Abbas (in Iran) and other areas in the Gulf region. Tehran has in the past threatened to close the strait to traffic in retaliation for Western pressure. Iran has not commented about Tuesday's collision or reports of electronic interference. There was no immediate response to a Reuters request for comment from the Emirati foreign ministry or Khor Fakkan container terminal early on Tuesday. Reuters
