Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Parimal

In a troubling escalation of maritime tensions, two vessels were struck in separate incidents near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. On March 18, 2026, at approximately 11 p.m., the shadow tanker 'Parimal' sustained damage from an undetermined projectile while located 11 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan. The incident ignited a fire onboard, prompting the crew to evacuate the vessel. Fortunately, the crew was rescued by a tanker flying the Cook Islands flag that was positioned in the anchorage area. Sadly, the master of the 'Parimal' is still unaccounted for. In a related occurrence just hours later, the Qatar-flagged tug 'Halul 69' (IMO: 9671577) experienced a strike from debris fallen from an intercepted drone on March 19 at around 01:30 a.m. While this collision resulted in some damage to a bridge window, it did not adversely affect the vessel's overall structure, and thankfully, all crew members have been confirmed safe and accounted for. These incidents highlight the ongoing risks faced by commercial shipping in this pivotal maritime corridor.