Explosions Near Ship South of Aden, Yemen

The British Maritime Trade Operations Authority reported today, Wednesday, that "a number of explosions occurred near a ship 57 nautical miles south of the Yemeni city of Aden." The authority stated in a release that it "received a report about an incident 57 nautical miles south of Aden in Yemen, where the captain reported several explosions in the waters near the ship." The authority confirmed that "no damage has been reported, the crew is safe, and the ship is en route to its next port." It noted that "authorities are investigating the incident," urging vessels to "navigate with caution and report any suspicious activity to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations."