US EditionUAE Says Navigational Error Caused Oil Tankers to Collide Near Strait of Hormuz
- The collision between the oil tanker Adalynn and cargo vessel Front Eagle was due to "navigational misjudgment by one of the vessels," according to the UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
- The incident resulted in minor damage, a small oil spill, and a fire that was extinguished by authorities after the collision on June 17.
- All 24 crew members were safely evacuated by search and rescue boats to the Port of Khor Fakkan, with no injuries reported.
- A technical investigation is underway, following the highest international maritime standards as indicated by the authorities.
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The oil tankers »Adalynn« and »Front Eagle« collided on Tuesday – because of a navigational error, say the United Arab Emirates. One of the ships apparently belongs to the Russian shadow fleet.
The collision of two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz was likely caused by a navigational error by one of the ships, the United States Department of Energy said today.
UAE says navigational error caused oil tanker collision near Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI (Reuters) -The UAE's energy ministry said a collision between two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz was likely caused by a navigational misjudgement by one of the vessels.
Ship collision off UAE coast that caused fire was due to misjudgment, says authority
A technical investigation is underway in coordination with relevant international bodies, in line with transparency and in accordance with the highest international maritime standards.
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