South Korean ship that caught fire in Strait of Hormuz will be towed and investigated
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5 hours ago|- A South Korean-operated vessel damaged in an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz will be towed to a nearby port for repairs.
- No casualties were reported among the 24 crew members on board, South Korean authorities said.
The South Korean-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that caught fire after an explosion on Monday will be towed to a nearby port for checks and repairs, Seoul’s foreign ministry said Tuesday.
The ministry said investigations will be carried out to determine the exact cause of the fire after the vessel is towed.
The ship was carrying 24 crew members, including six South Koreans, and no casualties were reported, authorities said.
Twenty-six South Korea-related vessels have been stranded at the strait since the war in the Middle East began.
