Container Ship Sinks Near Hormuz After Being Hit By Projectile: Report
The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride container ship, with a small 2,824 TEU (20-ft equivalent unit) capacity, had sunk, the sources said.
A container ship, the GFS Pride, sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a projectile, according to maritime security sources. The Singapore-flagged vessel, with a capacity of 2,824 TEU, was reported to be sinking, and mariners were cautioned in a navigational warning issued by the Pakistan Hydrographer on October 14. The GFS Pride's UAE-based manager, GFS Ship Management FZE, could not be reached for comment.
This marks the second vessel to sink since the US-Iran war began on February 28, with the International Maritime Organization's data showing a drop in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to below its 10-day average. Additionally, the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged Cape Dao, which was struck by a projectile on September 23, is also reported to be sinking after an unsuccessful rescue attempt.
The UAE-based manager of the Cape Dao, Peonies Shipmanagement FZE, could not be reached for comment. The incident highlights Iran's efforts to target ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz in an attempt to maintain high oil prices and influence the US midterm elections, according to two senior Iranian officials speaking with Reuters.
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