The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported an attack by unidentified assailants on a merchant ship in the Red Sea near the Yemeni coast, Report informs referring to TASS.
"UKMTO has received a report of an incident 85 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO," the agency said on its X page.
According to the notice, the ship captain reported an explosion near the ship. The vessel is undamaged and its crew is reported safe. The ship is proceeding to its destination port.