Oct 14 (Reuters) – 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.
• The GFS PRIDE was struck on October 13, sustained damage and a fire, and later sank, MPA said.
• All 21 crew members aboard GFS PRIDE were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported.
• The GFS GISELLE was struck on October 14, sustained hull damage and reached a safe anchorage under its own propulsion.
• All 22 crew members aboard GFS GISELLE were safe and no injuries were reported.
• MPA said there were no Singaporeans aboard either vessel.
• The authority said it was in contact with the vessels’ management company and was monitoring the situation.
(Reporting by Vedika Thorat in Bengaluru; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)
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