An explosion and fire hit the HMM Namu, a South Korean-operated cargo ship, while it was anchored near the United Arab Emirates in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to the facts provided. [1]
The vessel is almost 180 metres (590 feet) long and sails under the flag of Panama. The ship had 24 crew members on board, including 6 South Koreans and 18 foreign nationals, and no casualties were reported. [1]
The cause of the blast and fire, along with the extent of any damage, is under investigation. [1]
The incident comes as Iranian state media said Tehran’s navy fired warning shots in the Strait of Hormuz after US cruisers entered the Gulf to help trapped commercial vessels leave. [1]
