Cargo Vessel Catches Fire in Strait of Hormuz After Reported Strike
A Thai-flagged bulk carrier was struck by projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, 2026 , causing a major engine-room fire and forcing the crew to abandon the vessel. The ship, Mayuree Naree , had 23 Thai crew members aboard. Twenty were rescued by the Omani navy, while three crew members who were believed to have been trapped in the damaged engine-room area were later confirmed dead. The vessel was subsequently declared a constructive total loss. The incident initially remained under investigation because maritime authorities described the weapon involved as an unknown projectile. Thailand nevertheless sought clarification from Iran and lodged a formal protest with Tehran after the vessel was hit, while Iranian authorities facilitated cooperation with Oman during the search for the missing crew. The available evidence establishes that the ship was attacked and badly damaged, but the precise circumstances and chain of responsibility should be described with ...