Archive · 18 Jun 2025
UAE: Navigational Error Caused Oil Tanker Collision
Two oil tankers crashed into each other close to the Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE energy ministry said the crash was likely because of a mistake made in how one of the ships was steered.
This happened on Wednesday, and the ministry did not mention any connection to recent electronic interference.
The crash is still under investigation.
The UAE energy ministry reported a collision between two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.
The collision was likely due to a navigational misjudgment by one of the vessels, according to the UAE.
The incident occurred near the Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE's statement was released on Wednesday.
The ministry's statement did not link the collision to increased electronic interference.
- Who
- Two oil tankers
- What
- Collision between two oil tankers
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Near the Strait of Hormuz
- Why
- Navigational misjudgment
- Incident Type
- Collision
- Location
- Near the Strait of Hormuz
- Cause
- Navigational misjudgment
- Reported By
- UAE energy ministry
- Date of Report
- Wednesday
Sources
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