Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Star-Gwyneth

The bulk carrier 'Star Gwyneth', which suffered significant damage from an Iranian attack near Dubai on March 11, made a successful passage through the Strait of Hormuz on March 15. The incident resulted in a sizeable two-meter hole in cargo hold no. 1; fortunately, all crew members remained unharmed. Remarkably, the vessel was able to continue its journey under its own power and reached the port of Duqm in Oman by March 17. It remains unclear whether 'Star Gwyneth' sought clearance from Iranian authorities during its transit.

On March 11, 2026, at 11:10 a.m., the bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' (IMO: 9323649) faced a critical incident when it was hit by two projectiles while navigating 112 nautical miles north of Oman, shortly after passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, carrying 23 Thai nationals, was en route from Khaliua, UAE, to Kandla, Gujarat, when explosions erupted at the stern and in the engine room due to the projectile impacts, leading to a significant fire and thick smoke emerging from the accommodation block. The impact caused a complete failure of the ship’s control systems, prompting a swift emergency response. A distress signal was sent out, and 20 crew members managed to evacuate to liferafts, while three brave individuals stayed on board as rescue operations were underway. The evacuated crew members were successfully brought ashore in Khasab, Oman. In response, Omani naval units began efforts to assist the remaining three crew members believed to be onboard. The Thai navy coordinated through the Combined Maritime Forces headquarters in Bahrain, engaging with Thai embassies in Bahrain, the UAE, and Oman to facilitate search-and-rescue efforts. Agencies included the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre, all working actively to ensure the safe return of all crew members to Thailand. On the same day, a separate attack occurred involving the container ship 'ONE Majesty' (IMO: 9424912), which was also targeted while traveling approximately 25 nautical miles northwest of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The ship, en route from Jebel Ali to Mundra, sustained minor damage at the stern, with a hole noted above the waterline and another in the steering room floor. Thankfully, no crew injuries were reported, and the vessel managed to remain functional, relocating southwest, away from the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the 'Star Gwyneth' encountered a similar situation hours later, sustaining damage approximately 50 nautical miles northwest of Dubai while returning to Dubai after delivering grain. This incident marked the third attack in a five-hour window. Fortunately, all crew members remained safe; the damage was minimal, without any water ingress or pollution reported. As tensions escalated, U.S. military forces reported the elimination of multiple Iranian naval vessels, including two minelayers, near the Strait of Hormuz overnight.

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