Crew abandon Cyprus-flagged ship hit in Hormuz

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The crew of the Cyprus-flagged container ship M/V GFS Galaxy abandoned the vessel after it was struck by an Iranian missile in the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed the incident and the ongoing security threat in the area, highlighting the vessel damage and evacuation.

Crew abandon Cyprus-flagged ship hit in Hormuz The crew of a Cyprus-flagged container ship that was damaged in a missile strike by the IRGC Navy in the Strait of Hormuz has abandoned the vessel and boarded a lifeboat, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. The UKMTO said the update came from military authorities and the vessel's company security officer. The ship, identified by US Central Command (Centcom) as the M/V GFS Galaxy, was transiting the Strait of Hormuz when it was struck.  Vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz in a picture obtained on 18 June 2026 (AFP/Isna)