Two Singapore-registered vessels struck in Strait of Hormuz; one sinks
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Reuters
14 October, 2026, 08:15 pm
Last modified: 14 October, 2026, 08:17 pm
All 22 crew members aboard GFS GISELLE were safe and no injuries were reported.
Reuters
14 October, 2026, 08:15 pm
Last modified: 14 October, 2026, 08:17 pm
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.
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The GFS PRIDE was struck on October 13, sustained damage and a fire, and later sank, MPA said.
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All 21 crew members aboard GFS PRIDE were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported.
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The GFS GISELLE was struck on October 14, sustained hull damage and reached a safe anchorage under its own propulsion.
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All 22 crew members aboard GFS GISELLE were safe and no injuries were reported.
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MPA said there were no Singaporeans aboard either vessel.
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The authority said it was in contact with the vessels' management company and was monitoring the situation.
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