Seafarers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz sue shipping company in Thailand
Summary
Three former crew members of the Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree have filed a lawsuit in Bangkok against the ship's operator and others for labor rights violations and unfair dismissal. The ship was attacked by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz in March, killing three people and causing lasting mental health issues for some crew members.Key Facts
- The Mayuree Naree, a Thai-flagged cargo ship, was hit by a projectile north of Oman on March 11, 2026.
- Three crew members died in the attack, and 20 others were rescued and returned to Thailand.
- Former sailors Panithi Tumkaew, Noppadon Wongsuvan, and Surades Manpuen filed a lawsuit against Precious Shipping Co., two related companies, and the ship’s captain.
- The lawsuit claims the companies put the crew’s lives at risk by sailing through a dangerous area despite security warnings.
- The three sailors were dismissed before their nine-month contracts ended and received compensation equal to two months’ salary.
- The sailors say the compensation is not enough because they suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and cannot work as sailors anymore.
- The company has not commented on the lawsuit but expressed condolences and support to the families of the deceased crew members.
- The crew members’ remains were sent back to Thailand earlier in July 2026.
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