GFS Pride. (Source: GFS Ship Management FZE)
LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) – A container ship has sunk near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a projectile and a separate dry bulk vessel is sinking in another incident, maritime security sources said on Wednesday.
The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride container ship, with a small 2,824 TEU (20-ft equivalent unit) capacity, had sunk, the sources said.
The vessel’s United Arab Emirates-based manager GFS Ship Management FZE could not be immediately reached for comment.
In a separate incident, the Antigua and Barbuda flagged Cape Dao was reported to be sinking close to the strait after being previously hit by a projectile on September 23, the sources added.
The vessel’s UAE-based manager Peonies Shipmanagement FZE could not be immediately reached for comment.
(Reporting by Jonathan Saul and Renee MaltezouEditing by Ros Russell)
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