Blue House Concludes Investigation into HMM Namoo Fire in Hormuz Strait

The Blue House announced on May 10 that it has completed its on-site investigation into the fire aboard the South Korean vessel HMM Namoo, which occurred near the Hormuz Strait in the United Arab Emirates.

A Blue House official stated in a press release that the investigation team has concluded the necessary fieldwork and will return individually based on flight availability following their local activities.

The official added, "We have received preliminary findings from the on-site investigation, and we are currently reviewing and evaluating them with relevant agencies. The cause of the Namoo fire will be addressed after this review and evaluation process."

The Blue House has maintained a cautious stance regarding the possibility of an attack, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the explosion.

The government investigation team, consisting of three investigators from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' Marine Safety Tribunal and four forensic experts from the National Fire Agency, began their inquiry into the fire on May 8 at Dubai Port.

The team is reportedly examining data, including the voyage data recorder (VDR) and closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage, while also interviewing crew members and conducting on-site inspections.