Three Thai sailors who survived a deadly attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz have filed a lawsuit against the vessel’s owners, accusing them of ignoring warnings issued by Iran before the incident.
The sailors were on board the Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree when it was attacked in the busy waterway. They claim the ship should not have continued through the area after receiving safety warnings linked to rising tensions in the region.
Survivors describe a terrifying explosion
According to Al Jazeera, one of the survivors, Panithi Tumkaew, said the explosion was so powerful that he immediately realized something serious had happened.
“The moment I heard the explosion, I thought that was it. I knew something serious had happened,” Panithi was quoted as saying.
He added that the sound was unlike any normal explosion he had experienced, saying it was extremely loud and left him deeply shocked.
The attack caused serious damage to the ship and resulted in the deaths of several crew members. The surviving sailors later decided to take legal action against the company that owned the vessel.
Sailor leaves job after traumatic incident
Panithi said he is no longer able to return to working at sea after the attack. He has since left his job and received only US$5,000 (about S$6,500) in unpaid wages, according to the report.
The sailors allege that the ship owners failed to properly consider the risks before allowing the vessel to travel through the area. They claim the owners should have taken greater action after Iran issued warnings about possible dangers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Legal action begins over ship safety
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important shipping routes, with many cargo ships and oil tankers passing through it every day. Regional conflicts and tensions have raised security concerns in the area.
The lawsuit by the Thai sailors is now seeking accountability from the ship’s owners over the decisions made before the attack. The owners have not publicly responded to the allegations.
Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reported on the case, highlighting the survivors’ experiences and their legal fight following the deadly attack.
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