BANGKOK — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Friday that human remains have been found aboard the Thai-flagged cargo vessel Mayuree Naree, where three Thai crew members went missing following an incident in the Strait of Hormuz last month.
The development follows an earlier update issued on 30 March regarding the fate of the three crew members, who were on board the vessel when it encountered an incident while transiting the strategic waterway on 11 March.
According to the ministry, it was informed by Precious Shipping, the owner of the vessel, that a specialised search and rescue team hired by the company had conducted a second search operation on the ship. The team inspected all accessible areas as thoroughly as conditions allowed.
The vessel had sustained damage from a fire, with flooding reported in the engine room and nearby sections, complicating search efforts. During the operation, the team discovered parts of human remains in damaged areas of the ship. However, the identities of the remains have not yet been confirmed.
The company has already informed the families of the three missing crew members of the latest findings.
The ministry expressed its condolences over the development and said it is coordinating closely with relevant Thai embassies, Iranian authorities, and other agencies to expedite the identification process. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
The ministry also called on all parties involved to return to dialogue and diplomacy in line with international law and the United Nations Charter, stressing the importance of civilian safety and secure maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
