Abu Dhabi, June 18 (BNA):  The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that preliminary information regarding the accidental collision between two ships in the Sea of Oman, approximately 24 nautical miles off the coast of the UAE, indicates that the incident was caused by a navigational misjudgment by one of the vessels.

In a statement, the ministry said that at exactly 1:30 am on Tuesday, June 17, the concerned authorities received a report regarding the collision between the two ships, one being an oil tanker named ADALYNN, flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda, and the other a cargo vessel named Front Eagle, flying the flag of the Republic of Liberia.

The ministry added that the incident resulted in minor surface damage to the outer hulls of both ships, a small oil spill, and a fire that broke out in the fuel tank of one of the ships. Relevant authorities swiftly intervened and extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported among the crew members of either vessel, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

The ministry underscored it continues monitoring and assessment of the situation to ensure navigational safety and marine environmental protection, commending the institutional coordination and constant readiness to handle emergencies with professionalism and efficiency.

H.K, A.A