UAE Coast Guard Rescues 24 Crew Members Following Tanker Collision in Gulf of Oman
The United Arab Emirates Coast Guard successfully rescued 24 crew members from the oil tanker ADALYNN after a collision between two vessels in the Gulf of Oman, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
According to a statement by the UAE National Guard on X, the crew were safely evacuated using search and rescue boats and transported to the port of Khor Fakkan.
British maritime security firm Ambrey, which first reported the incident, noted the collision occurred approximately 22 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan and emphasized that the cause was “not security-related.”
The incident unfolds amid escalating regional tensions as Iran and Israel continue exchanging military strikes for the fifth consecutive day.
The recent surge in hostilities began last Friday when Israel launched extensive airstrikes aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons—a claim Tehran denies.
Meanwhile, maritime and naval sources have reported a rising number of electronic interference incidents disrupting commercial vessel navigation systems in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf region.
These disruptions have increasingly jeopardized shipping operations, further heightening risks in one of the world’s busiest and most vital maritime corridors.
The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway between Oman and Iran linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea—is a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies.
Data from energy analytics firm Vortexa reveals that between early 2022 and May 2025, an estimated 17.8 to 20.8 million barrels of crude oil, condensates, and refined fuels passed through the strait daily, accounting for roughly one-fifth of worldwide oil consumption.
This collision and ongoing regional instability underscore the fragile security landscape impacting global energy markets and maritime safety in a geopolitically sensitive area.
