24 Rescued After Oil Tanker Collision Off UAE Coast
- Publish date: Tuesday، 17 June 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
Crew from ADALYNN tanker evacuated after maritime accident off Khor Fakkan; UAE Coast Guard leads swift response.
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In a dramatic sea rescue on Tuesday, June 17, the UAE’s Coast Guard successfully evacuated all 24 crew members aboard the oil tanker ADALYNN after it collided with another vessel just 24 nautical miles off the UAE coastline in the Gulf of Oman.
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The swift response, coordinated by the National Guard, involved deploying rescue boats that safely transported all personnel to the Port of Khor Fakkan. Officials confirmed the operation wrapped up without casualties or injuries.
While the British maritime security firm Ambrey didn’t release many details, it ruled out foul play, stating the incident “was not security-related”—a notable clarification given the current regional tensions.
The accident happened near the Strait of Hormuz, a globally strategic waterway where around 20 million barrels of oil pass daily. With tensions flaring between Israel and Iran again, clarity around this incident was vital.
This isn’t the first recent show of strength by UAE’s maritime rescue teams. Earlier this month, a medical emergency saw a crewman airlifted from a tanker in UAE waters. And back in May, 13 people were rescued from a sinking picnic boat—just another day for the heroes at sea.
If you’re into maritime rescue ops, UAE coast safety stories, or why the Strait of Hormuz matters, I’ve got more coming your way.