As announced by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, nine Greek-flagged vessels with 81 Greeks on board remain in the Persian Gulf. In the broader region, including the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Oman waters, a total of 167 Greek-interest vessels are currently sailing.
These are the three commercial ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Three commercial vessels came under attack within hours in the Strait of Hormuz and Arabian Gulf, with their crews evacuating the ships and being rescued.
Specifically, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a cargo ship caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, 11 nautical miles from Oman, after being struck by an unknown projectile.
According to seatrade-maritime.com information, the crew evacuated the vessel, while a small team remained for rescue operations. The ship is the Mayruree Naree, flying the Thai flag and owned by Bangkok-based Precious Shipping.
The other two ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Two other vessels also sustained hits west of the UAE. According to reports, the ONE Majesty, a Japanese-flagged container ship, suffered minor damage of approximately 10 centimeters about 25 nautical miles northwest of Ra’s al Khaymah, while its crew remains safe. The vessel belongs to Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and operates through Ocean Network Express (ONE).
The third ship, Star Gwyneth, a Marshall Islands-flagged cargo vessel, was struck 50 nautical miles northwest of Dubai. The crew is in good health and no environmental damage was reported. The vessel belongs to Star Bulk, a shipping company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
