Thai navy provides assistance after cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Thailand's ​navy ​said on March 11 ​it ‌was ⁠providing ‌urgent ⁠assistance through international ​channels ‌after a ‌Thai ​cargo ship was ​attacked while ​sailing ​in ​the Strait of ⁠Hormuz, France24 reports.

Earlier, it was reported that three vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, as one of the strikes led to a fire onboard a ship and forced most of its crew to evacuate it.

The Thailand-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was targeted and damaged approximately 11 nautical miles north of Oman, two maritime security sources said.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said later, referring to the ⁠incident, that the ⁠fire had been extinguished and that there was no environmental impact. Necessary crew remained on the vessel.

By Sabina Mammadli