Human remains were found within the affected area of the vessel MV Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz, which was attacked last month during the Middle East conflict, Thailand's Precious Shipping reported on Friday.
Thai authorities said 20 crew members were rescued by the Omani navy, while three were missing after an explosion in the stern of the ship caused a fire in the engine room.
Bangkok-based Precious Shipping said the identity and number of individuals to whom the remains belong had not yet been confirmed.
Mayuree Naree was struck on March 11 by Iranian projectiles while transiting the strategic waterway in ballast.
The vessel is covered by war-risk insurance, and the owner of the bulk carrier previously said it does not expect the incident to have a material financial impact or disrupt overall operations at this stage.
The UN Security Council has postponed a vote scheduled for Friday on authorising the use of "defensive" force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, according to the official programme.
Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, on March 11, 2026. (Photo: Reuters)
