Bulk Carrier ‘Luni’ Breaks in Half, Sinks Near Strait of Hormuz
The bulk carrier Luni reportedly broke in half and sank off Bandar Abbas, near Qeshm Island and the Strait of Hormuz, on July 14.
According to initial reports, the 43,000-DWT vessel, operated by a Turkish company and flying the St. Kitts and Nevis flag, had suffered structural damage following a collision with another cargo ship several days earlier before its hull ultimately failed.
Iranian rescue authorities evacuated all 23 crew members, with no fatalities or injuries reported.
The vessel’s midsection has sunk, while the bow and stern remain partially above the water, as authorities assess potential risks to navigation and the marine environment.
