UPDATE 1-UKMTO says vessel off Yemen reports explosion nearby

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Monday the master of a merchant vessel reported an explosion in close proximity to it, 246 nautical miles southeast of Yemen's Nishtun.

UKMTO said the crew was reported safe and the vessel was proceeding to its next port of call.

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