The oil tanker GFS Pride, flying the flag of Singapore, sank near the Strait of Hormuz on October 14, 2023. This tanker, with a capacity of 2,824 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), went underwater after being struck by a project. Maritime security sources have not provided further details about this incident.
Tanker Management and Incident Details
The manager of this tanker, GFS Ship Management FZE based in the United Arab Emirates, has not yet responded to requests for comment on this matter. This incident occurred while the oil tanker Cape Dao, flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda, was also sinking. This tanker was damaged on September 23 due to being struck by a project and is now sinking near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Environmental Consequences
These two incidents have raised concerns about the environmental consequences of these sinkings. The tankers were heading to this region due to sanctions and international restrictions, and now these incidents could lead to oil spills and coastal water pollution. Experts believe that oil leaks from tankers could cause serious harm to the marine ecosystem and affect aquatic life and coastlines.
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