The HMM vessel Namu, which suffered an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz, arrived at Dubai Port this morning (Korea time). A formal investigation into the cause is now under way. Yonhap News TV obtained exclusive footage of the ship and is presenting the images here. What you’re seeing on screen is the HMM vessel Namu, which was damaged in the incident in the Strait of Hormuz. We filmed from a distance, and the name "HMM Namu" is clearly visible on the hull. Dubai World’s shipyard enforces strict security, so our crew could not gain direct access. Instead, reporters repositioned to the breakwater in the port’s corporate district across the water and recorded from there. According to HMM, Namu was towed into Dubai Port by a tug at about 12:20 a.m. local time on the 8th and is now berthed at Drydocks World Dubai, the region’s largest ship repair facility. Heavy equipment surrounds the vessel, and people who appear to be crew members are visible on deck. Our team attempted to approach the opposite side of the port for additional reporting, but other LNG vessels undergoing repairs partially block the hull in the footage, so we cannot yet confirm the full extent of the damage. Authorities will begin a thorough investigation and proceed with repairs. Investigators will look closely at whether the fire resulted from external action—such as an attack—or from an internal defect or malfunction. Incidents that occur in contested waters often require lengthy probes, so reaching a final determination could take considerable time. Yonhap News TV inquiries and tips: KakaoTalk/Line jebo23; Kim Min-hye (makereal@yna.co.kr)
HMM ‘Namoo’ Ship Explosion: What Caused the Dubai Fire?
Kim Min-hye | 2026.05.09
The HMM vessel Namu, which suffered an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz, arrived at Dubai Port this morning (Korea time). A formal investigation into the cause is now under way. Yonhap News TV obtained exclusive footage of the ship and is presenting the images here. What you’re seeing on screen is the HMM vessel Namu, which was damaged in the incident in the Strait of Hormuz. We filmed from a distance, and the name "HMM Namu" is clearly visible on the hull. Dubai World’s shipyard enforces strict security, so our crew could not gain direct access. Instead, reporters repositioned to the breakwater in the port’s corporate district across the water and recorded from there. According to HMM, Namu was towed into Dubai Port by a tug at about 12:20 a.m. local time on the 8th and is now berthed at Drydocks World Dubai, the region’s largest ship repair facility. Heavy equipment surrounds the vessel, and people who appear to be crew members are visible on deck. Our team attempted to approach the opposite side of the port for additional reporting, but other LNG vessels undergoing repairs partially block the hull in the footage, so we cannot yet confirm the full extent of the damage. Authorities will begin a thorough investigation and proceed with repairs. Investigators will look closely at whether the fire resulted from external action—such as an attack—or from an internal defect or malfunction. Incidents that occur in contested waters often require lengthy probes, so reaching a final determination could take considerable time. Yonhap News TV inquiries and tips: KakaoTalk/Line jebo23; Kim Min-hye (makereal@yna.co.kr)
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