Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced on March 11 that one of its container ships anchored in the Persian Gulf was found damaged. No crew members were injured, and the vessel remains seaworthy. The cause is under investigation.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, that one of its container ships, which was anchored in the Persian Gulf, was discovered to be damaged. The Japanese-flagged vessel had no injuries among its crew, and it remains seaworthy. The company stated that the cause of the damage is currently under investigation.
The announcement comes amid reports that Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for oil shipments. Shipping companies are scrambling to evacuate Japan-linked vessels from the Persian Gulf in response to the blockade in the strait.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has not disclosed the extent of the damage or the name of the ship. Further details await the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
