Human remains discovered on Thai-flagged vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Kathmandu. Human remains have been discovered on a Thai-flagged vessel that was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz last month. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced this in a statement on Friday. 

The Mayuri Naree was struck in its aft section while transiting the strait on the morning of March 11. The incident caused a fire in the ship's engine room.

According to a report by the Iranian news agency Fars, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran claimed the vessel was fired upon after attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz illegally and ignoring warnings. The Omani Navy rescued 20 crew members and transported them to the city of Khasab.

The ship's owner, Precious Shipping PLC, hired a specialized search and rescue team that conducted a detailed inspection of the accessible areas of the vessel. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the ship was damaged by fire and subsequently sank.