The Singapore-flagged cargo ship GFS Pride sank in the Strait of Hormuz on October 13, 2026, after being struck by unknown projectiles, prompting the evacuation of all 21 crew members without injury. A second Singapore-registered vessel, the GFS Giselle, was hit on October 14, sustaining hull damage but reaching safe anchorage under its own power with its 22-person crew unharmed. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore confirmed both incidents in an official statement released October 14, 2026. These events underscore acute supply chain risks in one of the world’s most geopolitically sensitive maritime corridors.
A cargo ship sank in the Strait of Hormuz after a strike that sparked a fire and the evacuation of crew members, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said.
Struck vessel sinks with full crew evacuation
The GFS Pride was damaged in a strike by “unknown projectiles” while transiting the strait Oct. 13, authority statement. All 21 crew members were evacuated without injuries before the Singapore-flagged vessel sank.
Second Singapore-registered freighter hit the next day
Another freighter registered in the city-state, the GFS Giselle, was struck Oct. 14, suffering hull damage, statement. The ship sailed to a safe anchorage under its own power and none of the 22 crew were hurt.
The incidents occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global maritime chokepoint for oil and container shipping. Both vessels are registered in Singapore and operate under the Singapore flag. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore confirmed the timeline, casualty status, and vessel movements in its official release dated October 14, 2026.
Source: Transport Topics
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