The Navy Chief confirmed that urgent coordination with Omani authorities is underway to rescue the remaining three crew members of the "Mayurinari" today, stating that the recent attack has caused concern and danger to navigation in the area.
At 11:00 AM on 12 March 2026, Admiral Thadawut Tatpitakkul, Navy Chief of Staff, revealed efforts to assist 23 Thai crew members affected by damage to the Thai cargo ship "Mayurinari" in the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for the attack. The Navy deployed personnel stationed with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) in Bahrain to coordinate with the local embassy and the Royal Navy of Oman to provide full support to the Thai crew. It is now confirmed that 20 Thai crew members are safe, though some have minor injuries. The shipowner, Precious Shipping Public Company Limited, is responsible for all crew care and arrangements for their return to Thailand.
Meanwhile, the Navy Chief stated that the remaining three crew members, identified as engineers, have not yet been reported as safe or otherwise. However, the Navy will expedite coordination today (12 March 2026) to rescue them as soon as possible and reunite them with the other 20 crew members. Additionally, investigations will be accelerated to determine the type of weapon used in the attack on Mayurinari, due to its implications for the safety of commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Navy Chief added that the attack inevitably causes concern and danger to navigation in the area. A broader assessment is needed regarding the positions of the conflicting parties—namely Iran, Israel, and the United States—moving forward. The Navy and the Maritime Security Center (MSC) must establish measures and coordinate with relevant domestic and international agencies to ensure the safety of commercial shipping and Thai personnel operating in the region.
Regarding whether the attack violates the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982, the Navy Chief said that relevant agencies, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, must consider the legal aspects. In wartime conditions, the stances and conduct of countries involved in the conflict also come into play.
On whether the attack will affect diplomatic relations between Thailand and Iran, the Navy Chief confirmed that the Navy and MSC will act according to laws and their duties. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for diplomatic roles and responses. It is expected that, following government and foreign ministry policies, Thailand will maintain a proper stance regarding the incident.