Barbadian-Flagged Bulk Carrier Hit By Gunfire In Strait Of Hormuz, Sailor Says “We Were Attacked”

Sailor reports no injuries after rocket, gunfire strike on Barbadian vessel

A Barbados-registered bulk carrier has come under rocket and gunfire attack in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying fears over maritime security in one of the world’s most critical oil routes as the US-Israel-Iran war deepens, Barbados TODAY can reveal. A sailor on board the vessel – the Ocean Pretty – which was flying the Barbados flag, reported that the ship came under attack while transiting the narrow passage at the mouth of the Persian Gulf o…

Barbadian-Flagged Bulk Carrier Hit By Gunfire In Strait Of Hormuz, Sailor Says “We Were Attacked”

Image for representation purposes only A sailor on board the bulk carrier Ocean Pretty said the ship came under gunfire and rocket attack while passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. The sailor said no crew members were injured, but the ship is now stuck near Bandar Abbas, waiting for inspection. The report has not been independently confirmed. Messages shared in a private WeChat group and seen by AFP show the sailor writing, “We were…