Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Parimal

**Title: Dual Assaults on Shipping Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz** In a troubling incident in the crucial shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz, two vessels sustained damage during separate attacks over a 24-hour period. The first incident occurred on March 18, 2026, at 11:00 PM when the elusive tanker 'Parimal' was struck by an unidentified projectile while sailing approximately 11 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan. The impact triggered a significant fire aboard the ship, prompting the onboard crew to abandon vessel. Fortunately, a Cook Islands-flagged tanker in the vicinity came to their aid, successfully rescuing the crew; however, the vessel's master remains unaccounted for in the aftermath. Shortly thereafter, on March 19 at around 01:30 AM, the Qatar-flagged tug 'Halul 69' (IMO: 9671577) faced an unexpected assault when it was hit by debris from a drone that had been intercepted. This incident resulted in damage to a bridge window, but thankfully, no significant structural harm occurred to the vessel. All crew members aboard the tug have been confirmed safe and accounted for. As tensions escalate in this vital maritime corridor, the ramifications of these attacks on maritime safety and security continue to garner international attention.