India Deplores Attacks on Commercial Ships in West Asia:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that it took into account reports about the attack on the Thai bulk carrier. Mayuree Naree while passing through the strait.

According to the statement made by the Maritime Traffic and Ship Control Center, the ship operated by Precious Shipping was attacked at around 10:00 while it was about to depart from Khalifa Port of the United Arab Emirates and go to Kandla Port.

The ministry reiterated India’s position that attacks on commercial ships and civilian maritime traffic should be avoided, especially given the risks to crew members and global trade routes.

In its statement, the MEA said, “We saw reports of an attack on the Thai ship Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11. The ship was heading to Kandla, India. India regrets that commercial shipping has become the target of military attacks in the ongoing conflicts in West Asia.”

“Valuable lives, including those of Indian citizens, have already been lost in large numbers in such attacks in the early phase of this conflict, and the intensity and lethality of the attacks appear to be increasing. India reiterates the need to prevent targeting commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crews or otherwise impeding freedom of navigation and commerce,” the statement said.

According to the statement made by the Royal Thai Navy, according to Bangkok Post, the statement came after a Thai-flagged cargo ship was hit by missiles near the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the day, leaving three crew members missing and 20 other crew members being rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman.

It was reported that two shells hit the ship above the waterline, causing explosions in the stern and engine room and causing a fire on the ship. All 23 crew members on the ship were Thai citizens.

According to the report, 20 crew members evacuated the ship using life rafts and were later rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman and taken safely to Khasab.

Search and rescue efforts are continuing for the remaining 3 crew members who are believed to be still on the damaged ship.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical shipping routes through which a significant portion of global oil and gas supply passes. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted maritime activities in the region and increased security concerns for commercial ships.