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Singapore-registered vessels struck in Hormuz Strait; one vessel sinks
Two container ships flying the Singapore flag came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, with one vessel sinking following the incident. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore confirmed that all crew members from both ships have been accounted for and are safe.
LSN Singapore ·
The two Singapore-registered container vessels were struck in separate incidents in one of the world's most critical shipping lanes, the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. One of the vessels subsequently sank following the strike, though the exact circumstances surrounding the attacks remain unclear.
According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), all personnel aboard both container ships have been safely evacuated or accounted for. The authority did not immediately provide details on the total number of crew members affected or the identities of the vessels involved.
The incidents underscore growing maritime security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which approximately one-third of the world's traded oil passes. The region has experienced heightened tensions and multiple maritime incidents in recent years.
The MPA said it is coordinating with relevant authorities and continuing to monitor the situation. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other government agencies are also engaged in the response efforts to support those affected by the incidents.