Two Singapore-registered vessels hit in Strait of Hormuz, one sinks
SINGAPORE: Two Singapore-registered container vessels were struck by unidentified projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Oct 13 and 14, respectively, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said.
Two Singapore-registered container ships were targeted by unknown projectiles while navigating the Strait of Hormuz in late October, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The incident occurred on October 13 and 14. One of the vessels, GFS Pride, was severely damaged, caught fire, and ultimately sank, but all 21 crew members were successfully rescued.
The other ship, GFS Giselle, sustained hull damage but managed to reach a safe anchorage without further incident. Neither vessel was carrying Singaporean crew members, the MPA reported on Wednesday. The authority confirmed it was in communication with the vessels' management company and closely monitoring the situation. The MPA expressed deep concern over the ongoing attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that such acts are unprovoked, unjustifiable, and violate international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
It underscored that any actions affecting international shipping must adhere to international law and prioritise the safety of seafarers and vessels at sea.
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