The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride sank after being hit by a projectile and catching fire. All 21 crew members were evacuated safely, with no injuries reported.
The Singapore-flagged container ship GFS Pride sank while transiting the Strait of Hormuz area after sustaining projectile damage and catching fire. The vessel had 21 crew members aboard, all of whom were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported by Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority.
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