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Liberian Bulk Carrier Minoan Pioneer Missing in Strait of Hormuz After Projectile Strike
Confirmed
In Short: The Liberian bulk carrier Minoan Pioneer was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a fire and the crew abandoning the ship with one member missing.
The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Minoan Pioneer was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz northeast of Oman, leading to a fire and the crew abandoning the vessel; one crew member is missing. Maritime security sources reported the incident, stating the projectile hit the engine room and caused a fire in the accommodation area. The crew is fighting the fire but requires assistance, and the source of the projectile remains unidentified.
In Short: A Liberian bulk carrier was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a fire and one crew member missing as the ship's crew abandoned the vessel.
What's confirmed
- Liberia-flagged dry bulk ship, Minoan Pioneer, was hit by an unknown projectile close to Oman’s coast while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday with the crew abandoning the vessel and one seafarer…
- “The projectile reportedly struck the engine room, while a fire broke out in the accommodation area. The crew are fighting the fire and require assistance, while the third engineer is reported missing,” British…
What's still developing
- The crew abandoned the vessel after the impact, and one crew member is reported missing.
- The source of the projectile has not been identified.