GFS PRIDE sinks after being struck in Strait of Hormuz

GFS PRIDE: Singapore-registered vessel that was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on October 13. It sustained damage and a fire before sinking. All 21 crew members were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. GFS GISELLE: Singapore-registered vessel struck in the Strait of Hormuz on October 14. It sustained hull damage but reached safe anchorage under its own propulsion. All 22 crew members remained safe with no injuries reported. Vedika Thorat: Journalist based in Bengaluru who reported on the maritime incidents involving the two Singapore-registered vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Kirsten Donovan: Editor responsible for handling the report on the vessel strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore: Singapore's maritime regulatory authority responsible for monitoring vessel incidents and safety. It maintains contact with vessel management companies and oversees responses to maritime events. The authority confirmed details of the strikes on the two vessels and the safe evacuation of all crew. Maritime Incident: Two Singapore-registered vessels were struck in the Strait of Hormuz in mid-October 2026, resulting in one sinking and no injuries among the combined crew. Authority Response: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is in contact with the vessels' management company and continues to monitor the situation following the strikes.