Please agree to our privacy policy to enable news listening. (Central News Agency reporter Wu Shenghong, Singapore, 26th) When the Changli, owned by Evergreen Marine Corporation of Singapore, passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the starboard side of the bridge superstructure was hit by an unknown object. Singaporean authorities today pointed out that this incident was unjustified and violated international law; any action affecting international shipping must fully comply with international law, especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Evergreen Marine issued a statement stating that the Evergreen Singapore Company’s EVER LOVELY was passing through the Strait of Hormuz (Strait of Hormuz) in accordance with the route recommended by the UK Maritime Trade Action Office (UKMTO) at 9:55 pm on the 25th, Taipei time, while passing 3.6 nautical miles southeast of Khawr Naiwah, Oman. The starboard side of the bridge superstructure was hit by an unknown object. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) released press materials today stating that after learning of the above incident, the ship has completed its voyage in the Strait of Hormuz and is continuing to sail to its destination. The crew is safe. The authority also stated that it will continue to maintain close contact with the ship’s management company and provide necessary assistance. It is deeply concerned about this incident, which was without provocation, without justification and in violation of international law. The authorities pointed out that any actions affecting international shipping must fully comply with international law, especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and must not endanger the safety of crew members and ships at sea. The Wall Street Journal and Reuters reported that four sources confirmed that the ship involved was the Singapore-flagged Ever Lovely. The UK Maritime Trade Action Office said the cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile near Oman; security sources also said the ship may have been attacked by a drone. (Editor: Chen Chenggong) 1150626 Support the Central News Agency’s choice to stand with the facts. Every donation you make is a small amount of support to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures and audio and video of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.
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