Singapore-flagged container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz

· Shipping · Singapore

A container ship hit by a projectile sank in the Strait of Hormuz, Singapore's maritime authorities said. All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit on Tuesday. The sinking is part of a surge in attacks on commercial shipping in the strait, the sharpest rise since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran, threatening global oil and goods flows.

Why it matters：The sinking underscores how attacks in Hormuz are raising costs and risks for global shipping and energy supplies.

Key points

  • The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride sank after being hit on Tuesday.
  • All 21 crew were evacuated safely.
  • Attacks in the strait are at their highest since the Iran war began.

Sources (original reporting)

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