Two Singapore-registered vessels struck in Strait of Hormuz; one sinks

Oct 14 — The Maritime and Port Authority ​of Singapore (MPA) said two Singapore-registered container vessels were struck by ‌unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, ⁠with one ​vessel sinking after ⁠catching fire and the other ‌sustaining hull damage.

• ‌The GFS PRIDE was struck ⁠on October 13, ⁠sustained damage and a fire, and later sank, MPA said.

• All 21 crew members aboard GFS PRIDE were safely evacuated and ‌no injuries were reported.

• ​The GFS GISELLE was struck on October 14, sustained hull damage and reached a safe anchorage under its own propulsion.

• All 22 crew members aboard GFS GISELLE ​were safe and no injuries ‌were reported.

• ‌MPA ⁠said there were no Singaporeans aboard either vessel.

• The authority said it was in contact with the ‌vessels' management company ​and was monitoring ‌the situation.

(Reporting ⁠by ​Vedika Thorat in Bengaluru; Editing by Kirsten ​Donovan)

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