The vessel experienced an explosion in the vicinity of the vessel and reportedly sustained minor damage, Ambrey reported.
TSG Company has developed a system for detecting suspicious activity and threats in the maritime space, such as escapes, illegal fishing, hijacking of ships or maritime facilities.
The Star Iris had been transporting a corn cargo from Brazil to Iran, according to ship tracking analysis from data and analytics group Kpler.
The Houthi movement earlier in the day said its forces had launched a missile attack on Ocean Jazz in the Gulf of Aden.
The UKMTO said in an advisory note that a ship had been attacked 60 nautical miles southeast of Aden.
The Iran-aligned Houthis, who control much of Yemen, have launched wave after wave of exploding drones and missiles at commercial vessels since November 19.
The fact Houthi media has highlighted the current meetings with the Iranians shows this is not clandestine, but rather an open call.
India's navy deployed three destroyers to maintain a deterrent presence in various locations after an attack near India's waters.
Vessels in the area were advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.
The land route is cheaper and faster than sea transport at the moment.
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