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(Bloomberg) — A Thai-flagged cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday shortly after departing from the United Arab Emirates, the Royal Thai Navy said, as regional tensions continue to disrupt one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. Three people are missing.
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The ship, Mayuree Naree, a 30,000 deadweight-ton bulk carrier owned by Precious Shipping Pcl, was attacked while transiting the strategic waterway. Oman’s navy has rescued 20 crew members who abandoned ship and evacuated in a lifeboat, and brought them ashore in Khasab, Thai navy spokesman Paraj Ratanajaipan said in a statement.
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International efforts are underway to recover three remaining crew members from the vessel, Paraj said, adding that the attack remains under investigation.
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Pictures shared by the Thai navy showed the ship billowing thick smoke from the rear section, where it was likely hit.
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The ship’s engine room caught on fire, leading to an explosion from the rear, before the crew was forced to evacuate, according to Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. The three missing members were likely on duty in the engine room when the attack happened, Phiphat said in a statement.
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Following the attack, the Thai National Shippers’ Council said the incident could further escalate tensions in the region and disrupt shipping. It advised Thai shippers carrying non-urgent goods to bring their containers back to Thailand to save costs and avoid being stranded at sea. They may also change destination ports or temporarily store containers at transshipment ports, though these options may carry significantly higher costs.
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Earlier Wednesday, the UK Navy said three ships were struck by suspected projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, though it did not identify the ships.
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The incident comes amid heightened instability in the region. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a vital chokepoint for global energy exports — has slowed sharply since US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran triggered retaliatory actions targeting shipping and regional infrastructure.
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—With assistance from Suttinee Yuvejwattana.
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(Adds details of ship, comments from Thai shipping group.)
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