According to a Reuters report dated June 3, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran announced a missile strike on a vessel named Panaya.
Several maritime news outlets indicate that the ship referred to by Iran is likely the MSC-operated container vessel MSC Panaya.
Ship tracking data shows that MSC Panaya is currently under repair and berthing at the Port of Bahrain.
Key vessel information:
- Name: MSC Panaya
- IMO: 9217565
- Capacity: Approximately 1,730 TEU
- Flag: Liberia
- Service: Long-term deployment in MSC’s Gulf feeder network, recently called at Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain
The IRGC stated that the strike was intended as retaliation for previous attacks by the United States on Iranian oil tankers.
As of today, the Strait of Hormuz remains in a fragile state, with ongoing tensions and temporary ceasefires, and normal maritime operations have not yet resumed.
