Following the press briefing by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 30 March 2026 regarding the case of the three crew members aboard the Thai commercial vessel “Mayuree Naree,” which encountered an incident while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz on 11 March 2026.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to inform the media about the latest update regarding this case. Today (3 April 2026), the Ministry was informed by Precious Shipping PLC, owner of the vessel “Mayuree Naree,” that the specialized search and rescue team hired by the company boarded the vessel for a second time and carried out a detailed inspection of accessible areas of the vessel to the extent permitted by conditions, as the vessel has sustained damage from fire and was flooded in the engine room and nearby areas. The team found human remains in the damaged area on board, but has not been able to verify or identify those remains. In any event, the company has already informed the families of the crew members of this development.

The Ministry is saddened by this development and will coordinate closely with the relevant Thai embassies, the Iranian side and related agencies in order to receive the results of any forensic identification conducted at the earliest possible opportunity. The Ministry will provide further updates in due course.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on all parties concerned to return to dialogue and diplomacy at the earliest opportunity to bring an end to the conflict in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter, while ensuring the safety of civilians and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.