Unknown attackers fire on Mayuree Naree near Strait of Hormuz; 3 crew missing

The Thailand‑flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz roughly 11 nautical miles north of Oman, sustaining damage that ignited a fire after two projectiles hit above the waterline and caused explosions near the stern and in the engine room.

“20 crew members rescued after 3 vessels attacked, including Thai cargo ship, near Strait of Hormuz MAYUREE NAREE hit near its stern while sailing in waters near Oman, reports local media - Another ship damaged, belongs to Japanese shipping company, reports media ISTANBUL Twenty crew members were reported to have been rescued while three are still on a Thai-flagged cargo ship after it was "fired upon" near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to local media, citing the Thai Navy”

Anadolu Agency

UKMTO later reported the blaze was extinguished and said there was no environmental impact.

Anadolu Agency

Location and damage are under investigation.

Twenty of the 23 crew — all Thai nationals — evacuated the vessel and were rescued and brought ashore in Oman.

Three crew remained unaccounted for and were believed to be trapped in the engine room.

Asian News International

Thai and Omani naval units and Thailand’s authorities said search-and-rescue and coordination with embassies and international partners were ongoing.

The Mayuree Naree was one of three vessels reportedly struck in the same period in or near the Strait of Hormuz.

“A Thai‑flagged bulk carrier was struck by Iranian missiles near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with 20 Thai crew rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman and three still on board, according to the Royal Thai Navy”

Bangkok Post

Maritime security firms and UKMTO also reported damage to the Japan‑flagged container ship One Majesty and the Marshall Islands‑flagged Star Gwyneth.

Agencies urged ships to transit with caution as traffic through the strait has fallen amid a wave of incidents.

Responsibility for the strikes is contested in reporting: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps publicly claimed it struck the Mayuree Naree (and other vessels).

Iran said ships were hit after ignoring IRGC warnings.

BBC

Multiple outlets and maritime agencies stressed the identity of the assailants and the precise circumstances remained under investigation.