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MSC says vessel hit by projectiles in Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday, crew safe

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Posted on June 2, 2026

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· Last updated: June 2, 2026

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MSC Vessel Struck by Projectiles in Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port; Crew Confirmed Safe

Incident Overview and Company Response

Details of the Attack

ROME, June 2 (Reuters) - MSC, the world's largest shipping group, said on Tuesday its Sariska V vessel was struck by two projectiles while in Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday, adding that all crew members were safe and unharmed.

Claim of Responsibility

The company said Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) had claimed responsibility and described the incident as an unprovoked attack on a neutral commercial carrier with no affiliation to the United States or Israel.

MSC’s Statement and Concerns

"MSC is deeply concerned by these unprovoked attacks and the risk they create for its innocent seafarers and essential maritime trade in the region," the group said in a statement.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Giulia Segreti in Rome, editing by Gavin Jones)

Key Takeaways

  • The MSC Sariska V, operating in the northern Gulf shuttle trade, was hit about 40 nm southeast of Umm Qasr, causing explosions but no injuries; UKMTO issued a security alert (thedeepdraft.com).
  • Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed the vessel was targeted with a cruise missile as retaliation for a U.S. attack on an Iranian ship in the Sea of Oman (aa.com.tr).
  • Preliminary local reports cite possible internal mechanical failure rather than external attack; authorities remain divided and investigations by maritime and Iraqi officials are ongoing (republicworld.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the MSC Sariska V vessel in Iraq?
The MSC Sariska V vessel was struck by two projectiles while docked at Iraq's Umm Qasr port.
Who claimed responsibility for the attack on the MSC vessel?
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the attack.
Were any crew members harmed in the incident?
All crew members were reported safe and unharmed.
Did the attacked vessel have any connection to the United States or Israel?
MSC stated the vessel had no affiliation to the United States or Israel.
What concerns did MSC raise following the attack?
MSC expressed deep concern about the risk to seafarers and disruption to essential maritime trade.

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