Three ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz increase the risk to navigation.

Tension in the Strait of Hormuz has risen again after attacks against three ships were reported in different episodes, in one of the world’s most sensitive shipping lanes. The situation reignites fears surrounding the safety of navigation in that strategic area, through which a decisive part of the world’s energy and merchandise traffic passes.

Among the ships targeted is the Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree, which was reportedly hit by a projectile, causing a fire on board. The crew launched a distress call and 20 crew members were rescued, but they continue to be reported missing. The Star Gwyneth, a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier, also suffered hull damage following an attack, although the crew remained safe. The Japanese-flagged container ship ONE MAJESTY was also hit, recording minor damage.

For now, the exact origin of the attacks, as well as the type of weapons used, remain unclear. More than three isolated incidents, these attacks again show how maritime security in the Gulf remains vulnerable to any military or political escalation.

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