Two projectiles reportedly struck the vessel above the waterline, causing explosions near the stern and in the engine room and triggering a fire on board. Pics/AFP and Text/ANI
According to the Bangkok Post, citing the Maritime Traffic and Vessel Control Centre, the bulk carrier Mayuree Naree, operated by SET-listed Precious Shipping Plc, had departed from Khalifa Port in the United Arab Emirates and was bound for Kandla port in Gujarat, India, when it came under attack around 10 in the morning
Twenty crew members evacuated the vessel using liferafts and were later rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman and taken safely to Khasab in Oman, the Bangkok Post reported
Search and rescue operations are underway for the remaining three crew members, who are believed to still be on board the damaged vessel
According to the Bangkok Post, citing maritime security agencies and sources, the Thai carrier was one of three vessels targeted by unidentified projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with the Mayuree Naree reportedly suffering the most severe damage
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