17.06.2025 14:12
A collision occurred between two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which is strategically important for global oil supply and through which 17-20 million barrels of oil pass daily, located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Following the accident, 24 sailors from one of the tankers were evacuated.
According to the Norwegian economic newspaper Dagens Næringsliv, the oil tanker named Front Eagle, owned by the Norway-based company Frontline, collided with a tanker named Adalynn near the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Coast Guard announced that 24 people on board the Adalynn tanker were evacuated after the accident.
NO INFORMATION YET ON DAMAGE
No information has yet been obtained regarding the extent of the damage or whether it has caused environmental harm. The British maritime security firm Ambrey reported in its statement regarding the accident that it occurred 22 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan, off the coast of the UAE.
THREAT OF CLOSURE OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical transit points for oil transportation, is located south of Iran. Iran had threatened to close the strait following the war that began with Israel. There are concerns that if Iran closes the strait, the price per barrel of Brent crude, which is currently at $73, could approach $100.