A collision between ships off the coast of Fujairah, some 15 nautical miles from the Emirati port, has set off alarm bells in one of the world’s most sensitive shipping lanes. The incident occurred in the early hours of June 17 and involved the oil tanker Front Eagle, operated by Anglo Eastern, and the cargo vessel Adalynn, allegedly linked to a fleet of opaque operations in the region.
No injuries or confirmed contamination
Frontline, the company that owns the Front Eagle, confirmed that the entire crew of its vessel is safe and that no injuries have been reported. There have also been no reports of oil spills so far, according to initial reports from maritime authorities.
Minutes after the impact, a fire broke out on the deck of the Front Eagle, which was quickly contained thanks to onboard safety systems. At the same time, satellite images and testimonies reported intense flames on board the Adalynn, whose situation is being closely monitored.
Immediate intervention by the authorities
According to Reuters, the UAE Coast Guard, as well as the port of Khor Fakkan, activated their maritime emergency response to maritime emergencies. Naval patrols and rescue teams were deployed to the area, while the structural condition of both vessels is being assessed.
Despite the geostrategic location of the event, near the Strait of Hormuz, both Frontline and local authorities have indicated that this is an isolated incident, with no connection to active tensions or conflicts in the region.
Investigation to clarify causes of collision between vessels
The causes of the collision have not yet been determined. The maritime authorities have initiated a joint investigation with the participation of international experts. Preliminary results are expected to be released in the coming days.
The route between the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, where the collision occurred, is crucial to the global hydrocarbon trade. global hydrocarbon trade. The incident is therefore being closely monitored by security agencies and logistics operators around the world.
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Source: Frontline
Photo: Vessel Finder
