Two Singapore-registered ships hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, one sinks

Singapore-registered container ships were targeted by unidentified projectiles while navigating the Strait of Hormuz in late October, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The GFS Pride vessel was hit on October 13 and subsequently sank after sustaining damage and igniting a fire. Despite the incident, all 21 crew members were successfully evacuated.

The other vessel, GFS Giselle, was struck on October 14, sustaining hull damage and has since reached a safe anchorage under its own power. Both vessels had 22 crew members on board, and no injuries were reported. The MPA clarified that there were no Singaporean crew members on either ship. The authority expressed deep concern over the repeated attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, deeming such actions unprovoked, unjustifiable, and a violation of international law.

The MPA emphasized that all activities impacting international shipping must adhere to international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and must not jeopardize the safety of seafarers and vessels at sea.