Overview
- Three former crew members filed a petition at Thailand’s Central Labour Court seeking at least 1 million baht each after the Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree was struck on March 11, killing three colleagues and forcing the rescue and repatriation of about 20 crew.
- The plaintiffs name Precious Shipping, two affiliated firms and the vessel’s captain and say the company ordered the ship through the Strait of Hormuz despite clear security warnings, putting lives at risk.
- The sailors say they were dismissed before their nine-month contracts ended, received compensation equal to two months’ pay, and have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder that prevents them from returning to sea.
- The Central Labour Court has accepted the petition and scheduled the first hearing for September 28, 2026, while Precious Shipping has limited public comment to condolences and repatriation assistance.
- The case highlights broader concerns about merchant crew safety in a vital oil and gas route, could test corporate liability for deployment decisions, and may influence how shipping firms and regulators address seafarer welfare after attacks.