The United Arab Emirates coast guard has rescued 24 crew members from the oil tanker ADALYNN after a collision involving two vessels in the Gulf of Oman near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
The UAE National Guard said in a statement posted on X that the crew were evacuated using search and rescue boats and brought safely to the port of Khor Fakkan.
British maritime security company Ambrey, which first reported the incident, said it occurred 22 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan. The firm clarified that the cause of the collision was “not security-related”.
The accident comes at a time of heightened regional tensions, as Iran and Israel continue to trade strikes for a fifth consecutive day. The recent escalation began on Friday when Israel launched widescale air attacks, claiming the strikes were intended to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
Maritime and naval sources have reported a recent surge in electronic interference affecting commercial vessel navigation systems in the Strait of Hormuz and the broader Gulf region. These disruptions are increasingly impacting shipping operations, compounding the risks in one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors.
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between Oman and Iran, connects the Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is one of the most critical chokepoints for global energy supplies. Data from energy analytics firm Vortexa indicates that between the start of 2022 and May 2025, approximately 17.8 million to 20.8 million barrels of crude oil, condensate and refined fuels passed through the strait daily—representing around one-fifth of global oil consumption.
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