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Human remains found on Thai ship hit in Strait of Hormuz

Owner Precious Shipping said remains were discovered on the Mayuree Naree after an Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz left three crew missing and severely damaged the engine room.

Apr 3rd 2026 ยท Thailand

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  • Human remains were found aboard the Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree after it was struck in March.
  • Precious Shipping said it cannot yet confirm the identities or the number of individuals found.
  • Three crew members remain missing and were last reported trapped in the damaged, flooded engine compartment.
  • Twenty Thai crew returned home in mid-March after the attack.
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they struck the vessel, saying it ignored warnings amid heightened regional tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

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