LONDON, April 7. /TASS/. A ship was attacked 59 nautical miles southwest of the Yemeni port of Aden in the Gulf of Aden, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported.

According to its information, the vessel was attacked at 5:05 a.m. GMT. "Authorities are investigating," the statement said. No further details were given.

The UKMTO advised vessels in the Red Sea area to exercise caution and report any suspicious incidents.