Three sailors are missing after an attack by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

With a personal message, a crew member bid farewell to the ship Mayuree Naree, which was attacked on Wednesday by the Revolutionary Guards.

The Thai-flagged cargo vessel was attacked on Wednesday while sailing near the Strait of Hormuz. It had departed in the morning from Khalifa Port in the United Arab Emirates.

The ship-owning company Precious Shipping said that three crew members are missing and are believed to be trapped in the engine room. It also stated that it is cooperating with the relevant authorities for their rescue.

The remaining 20 crew members were safely evacuated and reached the coast of Oman.

The Revolutionary Guards in Iran acknowledged that they carried out an attack on two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including the Thai-flagged vessel Mayuree Naree.

They claimed that the ship ignored warnings and attempted to pass illegally through the strait.

A Thai sailor posted photos of himself after being rescued from the ship.

In one post he wrote: “Rest now. It’s time to rest. I hope everyone else is safe,” referring to the vessel.

In another comment he wrote: “Sorry I couldn’t bring you home. Didn’t they say they wouldn’t hit Thai ships?”

The three ships that were hit

According to information from EOS Risk Group, the bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was attacked while it was anchored.

The Japanese containership One Majesty suffered partial damage to its hull during an attack near Ras Al Khaimah, but remained seaworthy and able to continue its voyage.

The exact circumstances of the attack on the third ship, which was near Abu Musa Island, are under investigation.

According to AIS data analysis, within less than 24 hours 15 ships were recorded crossing the zone, of which five appear to have transmitted false data, leaving 10 actual ships.

Of these, four are linked to Chinese owners or crew. Four vessels had routes from or to Iran, while one LPG VLGC tanker under sanctions was in SOH, and one more had no available IMO information.