What happened

UKMTO received a report of an incident approximately 95 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen. The Master of a tanker reported hearing a loud explosion in close proximity to the vessel; all crew were accounted for and safe, and no environmental impact was reported. Authorities were investigating at the time of the notice. The vessel identity, cargo, explosion source, and responsibility were not established in the notice.

When cited sources give different casualty, damage or spill figures for this event, they’re reported side by side above rather than merged into one number. See how confidence levels work.