Crew abandon ship hit in Strait of Hormuz
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The Minoan Pioneer, a Liberia-flagged vessel, was struck by an unidentified projectile near Oman's coast in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing its crew to abandon ship with one seafarer reported missing. A fire broke out aboard the vessel as the crew attempted to contain the damage.
The Minoan Pioneer, sailing under Liberia's flag, has been hit by an unknown projectile close to Oman’s coast while travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. The crew abandoned the vessel and one seafarer is reported missing, maritime security sources said.
British maritime security firm Vanguard said: "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 maritime security firm Vanguard said: "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."
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