Two crew members killed in attack on Saudi vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Saudi shipping company Bahri said two Filipino crew members were killed in an attack on its vessel, Sidr, in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred when the ship was crossing the Strait of Hormuz at 11.40pm on Monday, the company said on Wednesday. “Bahri remains in continuous contact with the vessel and is co-ordinating closely with the relevant authorities and maritime industry…
Two Filipino crew members lost their lives in an attack on the Saudi vessel Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bahri, the shipping company that operates the ship. The incident took place at 11.40pm on Monday when the vessel was navigating the strait. Bahri continues to maintain close communication with the vessel and is cooperating with authorities and industry stakeholders, while keeping a close watch on the situation.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to operating with the utmost safety, security, and environmental standards. Since the conflict escalated in late February, thousands of seafarers have been affected, with the International Maritime Organisation confirming at least 70 attacks on ships, resulting in 19 seafarer fatalities as of August 28.
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