HMM Namu: The Journey to Dubai Port After Fire Incident – What to Expect?
Shin Hye-joo | 2026.05.08
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Towing operation begins to move HMM container ship Namu to Dubai Port
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[Korea Financial News reporter Shin Hye-ju] Towing operations have begun to move the HMM container ship HMM Namu — which caught fire after an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz — to Dubai Port.
According to HMM, at about 5:42 p.m. KST on the 7th, the tug tasked with towing the Namu departed for Dubai Port.
The ship's exact arrival time in Dubai remains uncertain. At typical towing speeds, the transit is expected to take roughly 10 to 12 hours.
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HMM said the operation could take longer.
Shin Hye-ju, Korea Financial News reporter hjs0509@fntimes.com