BANGKOK: A Thai cargo ship was hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz while en route from the UAE to India. The news website SeatradeMaritime, published on March 11, 2026, reported that one Thai ship was damaged by gunfire.
Thai PBS Verify found the news on the foreign news website SeatradeMaritime on March 11, 2026, at 3:43 PM, which reported that:
According to maritime security firm Vanguard Tech, the vessel is the Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayruree Naree, owned by Bangkok-headquartered Precious Shipping. The strike resulted in a fire onboard the vessel, and reports said 20 crew members had evacuated while three remained on board as rescue operations continued.
A Google Translate translation reveals:
According to maritime security company Vanguard Tech, the vessel in question is the bulk carrier Mayruree Naree, registered in Thailand and owned by Precious Shipping, which is headquartered in Bangkok. The incident resulted in a fire on board the vessel. Reports indicate that 20 crew members have been evacuated, while 3 remain on board awaiting rescue.
Is the ship “Mayunee Naree” truly a Thai vessel?
Thai PBS Verify investigated the ship by searching for “MAYUNEE NAREE” on Google Search. This led to the discovery of the Vessel Finder website, which displayed information about the ship and its current location. The information indicates that:
The Mayunee Naree, formerly named “Good Princess,” was built by Hindustan Shipyard in Visapatnam, India, and launched in 2008 with IMO number 9323649. It was transferred to a Thai company in 2012, renamed “Mayunee Naree,” and has been in service ever since.
The Mayunee Naree departed from the Mubarak 1 oil field on March 9, 2026, at 11:27 PM local time, en route to Kandla, India. The voyage was expected to take three days.
However, at 7:54 AM UTC (2:54 PM Thai time), the ship sent its last position signal in the Strait of Hormuz before becoming stranded in the area and losing signal. Images of the ship appeared on Thai social media on March 11, 2026.
Images from the Vessel Finder website show the last tracked location of the ship.
The most severe attack today occurred on the Mayuree Naree, a Thai-registered vessel under the control of Precious Shipping. It was hit by an explosive device north of Oman in the strait, resulting in a fire and the evacuation of the crew. The fire was extinguished after several hours.
Additionally, the Japanese-flagged cargo ship ONE Majesty, with a capacity of 6,724 TEU, also sustained damage from an attack. The captain reported a 10-centimeter hole in the ship. The ship has now sailed to a safe port, and all crew members are safe and have been checked.
Meanwhile, the Kamsar Max-sized cargo ship Star Gwyneth, owned by Star Bulk and registered in the Marshall Islands, was also attacked northwest of Dubai, sustaining damage but with all crew safe. This marked one of the most dangerous days for maritime shipping since the Tehran attacks.
The Marine Department confirmed the vessel is registered under Thai nationality.
The Marine Department has verified with Thai PBS Verify that the Mayuree Naree is indeed a Thai-registered vessel. They are currently coordinating with the ship's owner and international agencies to closely monitor the well-being of the remaining crew.
Statement from the Royal Thai Navy:
The Royal Thai Navy reported on the situation, stating that they are monitoring the attack on the Thai cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz and are coordinating rescue efforts for the 23 Thai crew members.
Rear Admiral Parach Rattanachaiyapan, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Navy, revealed that today (March 11, 2026) the Maritime Traffic Control Center of the Royal Thai Navy Operations Center... The Royal Thai Navy's Maritime Security Command (MSCC) received an initial report at approximately 11:00 AM that a Thai-flagged bulk carrier, "Mayuree Naree," with a displacement of approximately 30,000 tons and owned by Precious Shipping Public Company Limited, was attacked while sailing in the Strait of Hormuz. This occurred after it departed from Khalifa, United Arab Emirates, at 3:00 AM today.
Following this report, the Royal Thai Navy's Maritime Security Command promptly coordinated assistance through international maritime security cooperation frameworks. The naval liaison officer stationed with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) contacted the Royal Thai Embassy in Muscat, Oman, to request immediate assistance. Currently, the Omani Navy has rescued 20 crew members and is in the process of rescuing 3 more. The 20 Thai crew members who have been rescued are awaiting further information. They have been brought ashore at Khasab, Oman, for security purposes. The cause of the attack is still under investigation.
The Royal Thai Navy, through its Naval Operations Center, will closely monitor the situation and expedite coordination with relevant agencies both domestically and internationally to ensure the swift and safe rescue of the 23 Thai crew members. Further updates will be provided.
Royal Thai Navy Spokesperson's Office
March 11, 2026
Image of damage to the Mayuree Naree
What is the truth?
The incident occurred on March 11, 2026. Thai PBS Verify, after checking with the Marine Department, confirmed that the vessel “Mayuree Naree” is indeed a Thai-flagged ship under the care of Precious Shipping Public Company Limited. The ship was attacked with explosives in the Strait of Hormuz, north of Oman, while en route from the United Arab Emirates to India.
Reports state that there were 23 crew members on board. 20 were immediately evacuated, leaving 3 crew members on board in the engine room to manage the situation.
Admiral Thadawut Thadpitakkul, Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Navy, revealed that the Navy had received a report of a Thai merchant ship being struck in the Strait of Hormuz, in Omani waters. The Royal Thai Navy in Bahrain is using its relations to contact Oman. He was sent to assist all the crew members. Initially, it was confirmed that none of the 23 crew members had died.
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