Thai ship attacked in Hormuz Strait, 20 crew rescued, 3 missing

A Thai cargo ship, the Mayuree Naree, was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, 2026, with 20 crew members rescued and three still stranded on the vessel. The Thai navy confirmed the attack while Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility, stating the ships ignored warnings. Twenty rescued sailors arrived in Thailand on March 16, with their families expressing fear and uncertainty about their colleagues' safety. The ship's owner, Precious Shipping, is providing welfare support and seeking assistance from other nations to locate the missing crew. This incident highlights ongoing risks to shipping in the critical Strait of Hormuz, which carries a fifth of global oil supplies, amid escalating Middle East conflict.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/16/20-thai-sailors-return-home-after-vessel-attack-in-gulf/