Amanze Chinonye
A Thai-flagged bulk carrier, Mayuree Naree, was struck by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, leaving three crew members missing and underscoring mounting risks to commercial shipping in one of the world’s most strategic maritime corridors.
The vessel, a 178-metre bulk carrier owned by Bangkok-based shipping company Precious Shipping, was hit about 11 nautical miles north of Oman while attempting to transit the narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
Maritime security reports said the strike ignited a fire aboard the ship. Twenty crew members were rescued by Omani naval forces, while three sailors were reported missing.
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The ship, built in 2008 with a deadweight of about 30,000 tonnes, was part of the steady flow of commercial vessels that normally pass through the strait each day carrying energy supplies and cargo between the Middle East and global markets.
Initial reports described the weapon used in the strike as “unknown projectiles,” though analysts said the attack bore similarities to recent incidents involving maritime operations linked to Iran.
Iran’s elite military formation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), later acknowledged striking the vessel, claiming it had ignored warnings issued by its naval units before the attack.
The incident comes amid escalating tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States, which have triggered a wave of attacks on commercial shipping in and around the Persian Gulf since late February.
Security analysts say several merchant ships have been struck or damaged in recent weeks as hostilities intensified in the region, raising concerns across the global shipping industry.
According to analyst Perera, the attack highlights the vulnerability of neutral shipping caught in the conflict.
“Thailand is not at war with Iran,” he said, noting that the Southeast Asian nation of roughly 72 million people has had no direct role in the ongoing hostilities. “Its principal relationship with the Strait of Hormuz is that its ships pass through it carrying cargo.”
The analyst said the Mayuree Naree was attempting a routine transit through the strait when it was hit, triggering the onboard fire that forced the crew to abandon sections of the vessel.
He noted that the exact weapon used in the strike remains unclear but that its signature resembles tactics seen in recent attacks attributed to Iranian maritime forces, including coastal-launched projectiles, fast-boat missile strikes and unmanned explosive drones.
The fire on board the vessel was extinguished after several hours, and the ship remained afloat though it sustained significant damage. Maritime authorities said no environmental spill had been reported.
Industry observers say the attack may have wider consequences for international shipping, particularly as insurers and shipping companies reassess the risks of operating in the strait.
The Strait of Hormuz, a roughly 33-kilometre-wide passage at its narrowest point, is among the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, with a large share of global oil and gas shipments passing through it each day.
Analysts warn that continued attacks on merchant vessels could disrupt global trade routes and energy markets if security conditions in the corridor continue to deteriorate.
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