A Thai-flagged bulk carrier was hit by Iranian missiles near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
According to the Thai royal navy, 20 members d’équipage Thai were rescued by the Omani royal navy and three others remain on board.
The Mayuree Naree (IMO 9323649), operated by Precious Shipping Plc listed on the SET exchange, had left Khalifa port in the United Arab Emirates to head to Kandla port in the state of Gujarat, India.
He was attacked at around 11:10 Thai time, after having crossed the strait, the Maritime Traffic Control Center and naval vessels reported.
Two projectiles struck above the waterline, causing explosions at the rear and in the engine room and igniting a fire.
According to Precious Shipping, the three crew members still on board are believed to be trapped in the engine room.
The 23 members d’crew on board were all of Thai nationality.
Twenty of them abandoned the vessel aboard liferafts and were brought safely ashore at Khasab, Oman.
The Omani naval units were striving to assist the three remaining crew members, the Thai navy said.
« Specific details and the cause of l’attaque are currently the subject of an investigation d’une », she added.
The Thai-flagged vessel was among the three ships hit by projectiles in or near the Strait of d’Ormuz, maritime security agencies said on Wednesday, along with some sources.
The Thai vessel would have sustained the most significant damage among those that were hit.
Iran claims that the vessel ignored warnings
The cargo ship Mayuree Naree, flying the Thai flag, was hit by two projectiles. Photos: office of the Thai navy spokesperson
Later in the day on Wednesday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran claimed responsibility for two of the attacks.
The CGRI stated in a press release published by l’Iranian news agency ISNA:
« The vessel Express Rome, flying Israeli and Liberian flags, and the bulk carrier Mayuree Naree were hit by Iranian projectiles and halted their route after ignoring the warnings of the CGRI naval forces »
The commander of the Corps navy, Alireza Tangsiri, said in a message posted on X that « any ship wishing to pass must obtain the authorization of Iran ».
Attacks on merchant vessels are increasing in the region
Map showing the place where the Mayuree Naree was hit by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Photo : MarineTraffic.com
These incidents occur in a context of increased instability in the region.
Traffic in the Strait d’Ormuz, a crucial passage point for global energy exports, has significantly slowed in recent days.
This situation occurs after the American and Israeli airstrikes against l’Iran, which have triggered reprisals targeting maritime transport and certain regional infrastructures.
According to maritime security firms cited by Reuters, at least 14 vessels have been hit in the region since the escalation of the conflict with Iran at the end of February.
The Thai navy said it was coordinating its efforts with the headquarters of the Combined Maritime Forces in Bahrain.
It is also in contact with the Thai embassies in Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
Thai authorities also cooperate with British maritime operations to support the search and rescue efforts for the Mayuree Naree crew.
The objective is to help the 23 crew members and arrange their safe return to Thailand.
The Mayuree Naree insured against war risks
The bulk carrier flying the Thai flag Mayuree Naree after two projectiles struck the hull above the waterline.
In a statement addressed on Wednesday to the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Precious Shipping indicated that the Mayuree Naree was covered by war risk insurance.
The company therefore does not expect this incident to have a significant financial impact.
There has been no cargo loss, the ship sailing in ballast, she specified.
« The company continues to closely monitor the security situation in high‑risk areas and will revise its navigation risk management procedures if necessary », adds the statement.
See also:
Thailand: the government reassures on energy despite fuel shortages
Thailand heavily exposed to the surge in oil prices after the closure of the Strait of d’Ormuz
Thailand deprived of half its oil after the closure of Ormuz
Source : Bangkok Post
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