Collision between ships in Sea of Oman caused by navigational error: UAE energy minister
An accidental collision between two oil tankers in the Sea of Oman, indicates that the incident was caused by a navigational misjudgment by one of the vessels, the UAE's energy ministry said on Wednesday, citing preliminary information.
Adalynn and Front Eagle oil tankers collided and caught fire on Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, where electronic interference has surged during the conflict between Iran and Israel, but there were no injuries to crew or spillage reported.
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