GFS Pride Sinks, GFS Giselle Damaged in Strait of Hormuz

Singapore-flagged containership GFS Pride sank after sustaining damage and an onboard fire following a projectile strike in the Strait of Hormuz on 13 October. All 21 crew members evacuated safely. Another Singapore-registered containership, GFS Giselle, sustained hull damage after being struck on 14 October but reached a safe anchorage under its own propulsion. All 22 crew members were safe, with no injuries reported, according to Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA), which condemned the attacks as a breach of international law.