Singapore reports GFS PRIDE sank after strike in Strait of Hormuz

Singapore-flagged container ship GFS PRIDE caught fire and sank after being struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. All 21 crew members were evacuated, Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority said on October 14.

According to the authority, GFS PRIDE was damaged while transiting the strait on October 13, Singapore time. A fire broke out after the strike and the ship later sank. No injuries were reported among its evacuated crew.

The second vessel, GFS GISELLE, was struck on October 14, Singapore time. Its hull was damaged, but it remained able to sail under its own propulsion. No injuries were reported on board.

Neither ship had Singaporean nationals on board. The authority said it was in contact with the vessels' management company and was monitoring developments.