Explosion and Fire on HMM Bulk Carrier in Strait of Hormuz

SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) — A significant explosion and fire occurred aboard the HMM Namu, a Panama-flagged bulk carrier operated by South Korea’s HMM Co., while anchored in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident took place around 8:40 p.m. Monday, Korean time, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Fortunately, all 24 crew … Continue reading Explosion and Fire on HMM Bulk Carrier in Strait of Hormuz