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Bulk Carrier LUNI Splits and Partially Sinks Near Bandar Abbas
The Turkish-managed vessel split in half after a collision north of Qeshm Island. All crew evacuated safely and Iranian authorities confirmed the sinking.
Jul 15, 7:55 AM·1m read1 source
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A bulk carrier named the LUNI partially sank off Iran's coast near Bandar Abbas after splitting in half while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. @MarioNawfal reported that the St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged ship was traveling from India to Jebel Ali in the UAE at the time.
Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization confirmed the sinking. Maritime sources attributed the incident to a collision north of Qeshm Island, worsened by the vessel's age of 32 years. All crew members evacuated safely.
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