A Panama-flagged cargo vessel operated by a South Korean shipping company caught fire following an explosion while anchored in the Strait of Hormuz late Monday, according to government officials. No casualties were reported.
The vessel, identified as HMM Namu, was anchored outside the port limits of Umm Al Quwain when the incident occurred at around 8:40 p.m., authorities said. The ship had 24 crew members on board, including six South Koreans and 18 foreign nationals.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said an explosion was observed on the port side of the engine room, with information relayed from a nearby vessel. The ship is currently on standby, with all crew confirmed safe as of around 9 p.m.