Merchant vessel reports hearing explosion off of UAE coast

British maritime security firm Ambrey say that a merchant vessel reported hearing the sound of an explosion near al Sharjah anchorage in the United Arab Emirates.

The explosion was at an undetermined distance from the vessel. Ambrey assesses it to be a projectile interception during an attack on the UAE.

There was no damage to the vessel or injuries to the crew, Ambrey adds.

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