Two ships sink near Hormuz after being struck by projectiles

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 00:32 · Archive

A Singapore-flagged container ship and a dry bulk carrier have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectiles.

A Singapore-flagged container ship called the GFS Pride and a dry bulk carrier named the Cape Dao have both sunk near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectiles in separate incidents within the past 24 hours, according to maritime officials. The GFS Pride sank while transiting the strait on Tuesday, sustaining damage and a fire on board. All 21 crew members were safely evacuated with no injuries reported, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said.

The Cape Dao, which is flagged to Antigua and Barbuda, sank close to the strait weeks after being struck by a projectile on 23 September. One crew member was killed in that strike, with the rest of the crew evacuated immediately afterwards. These are the second and third vessels to have sunk since what is described as the US-Iran war began on 28 February, according to an analysis of International Maritime Organization casualty data.

Attacks in the waterway have surged over the past 10 days. Iran has said it is stepping up strikes in response to the US blockade of its ports and tougher sanctions introduced last month. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said such attacks are 'unprovoked, unjustifiable, and a breach of international law', and expressed deep concern about the continuing threat to commercial shipping in the area.

How it is being reported

• Two ships sink near Hormuz amid surge in attacksA Singapore-flagged container ship has sunk after being struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime authorities.The West Australian · 16 Oct, 00:04
• Two ships sink near Hormuz amid surge in attacksA Singapore-flagged container ship has sunk after being struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime authorities.Perth Now · 16 Oct, 00:04

In this story: GFS Pride · Cape Dao · Strait of Hormuz · Singapore · Iran · United States · Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

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