Latest Korea Maritime Safety Tribunal News & Updates

Dubai, May 9 (IANS) A South Korean government team continued its investigation Saturday into the cause of a fire aboard a cargo ship operated by Korean shipping firm HMM while it was stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, officials said.The HMM Namu, a Panama-flagged cargo ship operated by HMM, arrived at Drydocks World Dubai, the Middle East’s largest ship repair yard, early on Friday (local time) and has since been undergoing an inspection by a government investigation team, reports Yonhap news age…

Seoul, May 5 (IANS) The presidential office said on Tuesday it will likely take several days to determine the cause of an explosion and fire aboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier operated by South Korea’s HMM Co. in the Strait of Hormuz.Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung made the remarks in a written briefing after senior presidential officials, including presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik, held a meeting to discuss the response to the fire, reports Yonhap news agency.”It is expected t…