South Korea’s Oceans Ministry says the bulk carrier Namu, operated by HMM, will exit the Strait of Hormuz in mid-July at the earliest, once repairs to damage from a May attack are completed. The ship was damaged near the stern in the incident, which occurred on May 27. South Korea initially attributed the attack to an Iranian anti-ship missile, according to reporting cited by the outlets.
Following the incident, Seoul summons Iran’s ambassador to share the results of Iran’s investigation and to lodge a protest. The current timeline indicates the vessel’s departure is contingent on the repair work needed to restore the hull damage. No additional details about the extent of the repairs or any alternative assessments of responsibility are provided in the available summaries.
The reports present the same key sequence: an attack in late May, South Korea’s attribution to Iran and diplomatic action in response, and a planned mid-July departure from the Strait of Hormuz after the vessel’s condition is restored.
