Ship reports missile attack off Yemen

A ship has reported being targeted by a missile off the coast of Yemen, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said on Friday.

The agency said the ship also reported an explosion in close proximity, adding that the crew and the vessel were safe.

"Military authorities are responding," the agency said.

The attack took place 72 nautical miles (133km) northwest of the Yemeni port of Mokha, according to the agency.