One seafarer missing as crew members abandon ship hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

On Tuesday, the Liberian-flagged dry bulk ship Minoan Pioneer was struck by an unidentified projectile near Oman's coast while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The incident led to the crew abandoning the vessel, with one seafarer reported missing. Maritime security sources indicate the projectile hit the engine room, causing a fire in the accommodation area. The crew is actively combating the fire and requires assistance, while the third engineer is unaccounted for. The vessel's operator, Modion Maritime Management, has not yet commented on the incident.