UAE Rescues 24 from Oil Tanker Collision near Hormuz Strait

• The British maritime security company confirmed the incident was not security-related.
• The maritime incident occurred as Iran and Israel engaged in a series of attacks.
• Approximately 20% of the world’s oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

On Tuesday, the coast guard of the United Arab Emirates announced they had rescued 24 individuals from the oil tanker ADALYNN following a collision involving two ships in the Gulf of Oman, close to the Strait of Hormuz.

The British maritime security firm Ambrey reported an incident occurring 22 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan in the UAE, indicating that it was not related to security concerns.

Shipping sources informed Reuters that a ship had collided with two other vessels.

This maritime incident coincided with a fifth consecutive day of exchanges of attacks between Iran and Israel, triggered by Israel’s extensive strikes aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Naval sources conveyed to Reuters that there has been a noticeable increase in electronic disruptions affecting commercial vessel navigation systems in the Gulf and around the Strait of Hormuz, impacting ships operating in the area.

The Strait of Hormuz is situated between Oman and Iran, serving as a critical link that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea beyond.

According to Vortexa data, around 20% of the worldwide oil consumption transits through this narrow passage, with daily shipments of crude oil, condensate, and fuels ranging from approximately 17.8 million to 20.8 million barrels between the start of 2022 and last month.

The UAE National Guard stated via a post on X that the rescued crew members were transported to the port of Khor Fakkan using search and rescue boats.

As of early Tuesday, there had been no immediate response from the Emirati foreign ministry or the Khor Fakkan container terminal regarding a request for comment from Reuters.