
Seafarer's Update ✍️ 🚢
June 17, 2025 at 09:35 PM
*Shadow Fleet Tanker Adalynn Ablaze in Strait of Hormuz After Collision with Front Eagle*
18/06/2025, 𝓼𝓮𝓪𝓯𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓻'𝓼 𝓾𝓹𝓭𝓪𝓽𝓮
Multiple images have emerged on social media showing the tanker Adalynn ablaze off Fujairah after a collision early this morning with the Frontline tanker Front Eagle.
According to credible media reports, the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged Adalynn is part of the Russian shadow fleet. Fortunately, all 24 crew members were safely evacuated by the UAE Coast Guard.
Frontline has released a statement regarding the incident:
"Frontline is currently responding to an incident involving their owned tanker, Front Eagle, managed by Anglo Eastern, which was involved in a collision with the vessel Adalynn off Fujairah. The incident occurred approximately 15 nautical miles off Fujairah at 00:15 local time on June 17, 2025.
"All crew members onboard the Front Eagle are reported safe, with no injuries. There have been no reports of pollution at this time. Following the incident, immediate action was taken to extinguish a fire on deck of the Front Eagle. We are aware of reports of a fire onboard the Adalynn following the collision.
"Frontline is closely monitoring the situation and cooperating fully with relevant authorities as emergency response efforts continue. Our primary focus is the safety and well-being of the crews and vessels involved. All relevant authorities, including the UAE Coast Guard, Fujairah, and Khor Fakkan Port Control, have been notified and are responding to the situation.
"A full investigation will be carried out to determine the cause of the maritime incident. This is a navigational incident and not related to the current regional conflict."
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has also assessed the incident as a navigational incident.
