Bulk carrier from Khalifa port to Kandla port, India attacked in strait of Hormuz

Today on 11th March, a fire broke out on the Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree after the vessel was struck by projectiles while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. The attack triggered an explosion near the ship’s stern, causing a blaze in the engine compartment and forcing the crew to abandon the vessel.

Out of total 23 only 20 crew members were evacuated safely, while 3 seafarers who were in the engine room remain missing following the incident. The vessel had been sailing toward India when the attack occurred, and rescue operations were coordinated with regional maritime authorities.

Details of the vessel are as below

• Name – MAYUREE NAREE

• IMO – 9323649

• Call sign – HSGM

• Type - Bulk Carrier for General cargo

• LOA - Length overall  is 178.72 meters and her width is 28.06 meters

• Current location – in mid of strait of Hormuz

The situation seemed to ease out till today morning as 2 Chinese ships passed from  Strait of Hormuz after the middle east crisis started but after this attack it seems the vessels have to wait longer.

Since 5th of March many insurance companies have pulled back ( cancelled) their insurance for container ships / oil tankers / break bulk carriers.

As mentioned in our earlier blog how a vessel Safeen Prestige was attacked, her engine room got damaged and presently the vessel still lying in mid of Strait of Hormuz, engulfed with fire. Same situation is being repeated for Mayuree Naree, with flames which can been seen even from distant sea. The IRIN - Islamic Republic of Iran Navy seems to make a show of burning vessel at Hormuz to create pressure globally.