Dry bulk vessel sinks near Hormuz, second ship loss reported in 24 hours, data shows

The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged dry bulk vessel Cape Dao sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by a projectile on 23 September, according to International Maritime Organization data reported by Middle East Eye. This occurred less than 24 hours after the sinking of the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride. While Vanguard reported the GFS Pride was struck by a projectile on Tuesday and sank, the New Straits Times reports the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore stated the vessel was one of two Singapore-registered ships struck by unidentified projectiles on October 13 and 14.

The New Straits Times noted the GFS Pride sank after sustaining damage and catching fire, but all 21 crew members were evacuated safely.

The New Straits Times also reported that a second vessel, the GFS Giselle, sustained hull damage and reached a safe anchorage with all 22 crew members safe and no injuries reported. Regarding the incident in the Strait, the Free Malaysia Today reports that the Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed a container ship carrying more than 2,500 containers struck a mine and sank while using an unauthorised shipping lane.

Vanguard also reported a sinking, though it was unclear if the two accounts referred to the same vessel. Vanguard further reported that three other ships were struck on Tuesday, with two continuing on their way and the fate of the third remaining unknown.

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