Bangkok (HRNW)- Three surviving sailors of the Thai cargo ship ‘Mayuri Nari’, which was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, have filed a lawsuit against the company that owns the vessel, alleging negligence over safety measures.
According to Al Jazeera, the sailors claim the company ignored safety warnings issued by Iran before the attack and continued the voyage despite the risks. Surviving sailor Paniti Tamkaew said he realized something was terribly wrong after hearing a powerful explosion, describing it as far stronger than a normal blast. He added that the traumatic incident left him unable to continue working at sea.
The sailors further alleged that the company paid only about US$5,000 in back wages and failed to provide adequate compensation for the psychological and professional damage caused by the attack. They have requested the court to hold the shipping company responsible for alleged negligence and order appropriate compensation.
The lawsuit comes amid growing international concerns over the security of commercial shipping, oil tankers, and global maritime trade due to continuing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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