Second commercial vessel sinks near Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours

An Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier has sunk near the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by a projectile last month, according to information from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), marking the second reported sinking of a commercial vessel in the area within 24 hours. The vessel, Cape Daw, was attacked on September 23 and subsequently sank following an unsuccessful salvage operation, Reuters reported on Wednesday. British maritime risk management firm Vanguard Group said in a statement: “The bulk carrier Cape Daw, which flies the flag of Antigua and Barbuda and was attacked on 23rd September, is reported to have sunk following a failed salvage attempt.” READ: Iran’s IRGC Navy threatens to sink US warships approaching Strait of Hormuz The reported […]