One seafarer missing as crew members abandon ship hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

A Liberia-flagged dry bulk ship, Minoan Pioneer, was hit by an unknown projectile near Oman's coast in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, prompting the crew to abandon the vessel. One seafarer, the third engineer, is reported missing. The projectile struck the engine room, and a fire broke out in the accommodation area. The crew was fighting the fire and required assistance, according to British maritime risk management group Vanguard. The vessel's operator, Modion Maritime Management, did not respond to requests for comment.

A Liberia-flagged dry bulk ship, Minoan Pioneer, was hit by an unknown projectile near Oman's coast in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, prompting the crew to abandon the vessel. One seafarer, the third engineer, is reported missing. The projectile struck the engine room, and a fire broke out in the accommodation area. The crew was fighting the fire and required assistance, according to British maritime risk management group Vanguard. The vessel's Greece-based operator, Modion Maritime Management, did not respond to a request for comment. The incident occurred in a strategically vital waterway, raising concerns about maritime security in the region.

One seafarer missing as crew members abandon ship hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz