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Two Singapore-registered container vessels struck in Strait of Hormuz, one sinks

Two Singapore-registered container ships were struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. One vessel, GFS PRIDE, caught fire and sank, while GFS GISELLE sustained hull damage. All 43 crew members aboard both ships were safely evacuated or reported safe

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Two Singapore-registered container vessels were reportedly struck by unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday and Wednesday, Singapore time, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said Wednesday.

The vessel GFS PRIDE sustained damage and caught fire before sinking, the authority said in a statement. All 21 crew members were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.

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