UAE coast guard teams rescued all 24 crew members from the oil tanker ADALYNN following a multi-vessel collision near the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday. The incident occurred 22 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan port amid heightened regional tensions, though authorities confirmed no security threat was involved.
The UAE National Guard deployed search-and-rescue boats to evacuate the ADALYNN’s crew after it collided with two other commercial ships in the Gulf of Oman. All personnel were safely transported to Khor Fakkan port. Maritime tracking data showed the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker drifting near the collision site as salvage operations began.
Shipping sources reported significant electronic interference with vessel navigation systems across the Gulf this week—a recurring issue during periods of Iran-Israel hostilities. While British security firm Ambrey ruled out attack or sabotage, the collision highlights operational risks in the world’s busiest energy corridor.
The incident unfolded 30 miles from the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of global oil shipments transit daily. Regional tensions remain critical following five consecutive days of Iranian-Israeli strikes, though the UAE foreign ministry has not yet commented on potential links to military activities.
With 17-21 million barrels of oil moving through the strait daily, any prolonged disruption could spike energy prices. Vessel operators are now reviewing transit protocols as electronic jamming incidents increase near Iranian territorial waters.