BANGKOK — Thai authorities continue efforts to locate three crew members of the cargo ship Mayuree Naree, who remain missing after the vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
At a press briefing at the Government House on 30 March, Panidol Patchimsawat, acting director-general of the Department of Information and deputy spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the ministry has been tracking the missing crew members since the attack. Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeaw previously contacted his counterparts in Oman on 12 March and Iran on 15 March to request assistance for all 20 Thai crew members on board, including the three still missing.
Panidol said the ship’s owner, Precious Shipping Public Company, has deployed specialized search and rescue teams to inspect the damaged vessel. The operation has been hampered by fire damage and flooded engine rooms, but teams have conducted thorough searches of all accessible areas. So far, no sign of the three crew members has been found, and families have been kept informed.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to coordinate with relevant agencies and urges all parties involved to prioritize the safety of the crew and ensure secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz,” Panidol said.
