Thai-flagged cargo vessel

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Last mentioned: Mar 11, 2026

Timeline

Mar 11, 2026, 3:21 PM UTC
SAR Update

Reports confirm three crew members are missing; search and rescue continues.
Mar 11, 2026, 2:30 PM UTC
Rescue Operation

Regional authorities and the Royal Thai Navy confirm 20 crew members rescued.
Mar 11, 2026, 10:12 AM UTC
Vessel Struck

The ship is hit near the Strait of Hormuz; distress signals are sent.
Mar 11, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
Departure

Thai-flagged vessel departs from a port in the United Arab Emirates.

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Strait of Hormuz Attack: Thai Cargo Ship Struck, Three Crew Missing

A Thai-flagged cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz shortly after departing the UAE, leaving three crew members missing and 20 rescued. The incident underscores the escalating risks to commercial shipping in one of the world's most vital energy and trade corridors.

Mar 11, 2026 2 sources