The incident occurred as the ship passed southwest of Yemen's port city of Aden, AFP reported.
According to Ambrey, the information was provided by another ship passing through the area. The company issued a warning, urging nearby ships to be cautious and avoid approaching the exploding ship.
Ambrey blamed Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen for the incident. The UK Maritime Security Agency (UKMTO) also reported an "attack" in the southwestern Gulf of Aden, without giving details.
However, there is no information about the reaction of this group of gunmen to the allegations.
Greek-flagged cargo ship docks at Aden port after being attacked in the Red Sea on February 21
The Houthis have repeatedly targeted commercial ships passing through the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea in recent times, a campaign they say is aimed at showing solidarity with Palestinians in the war in Gaza.
The attacks have forced major shipping lines to suspend shipments through the Red Sea, which normally carries about 12% of global trade, or to sail around the southern tip of Africa.
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US Defense Department spokesman Pete Nguyen said over the weekend that at least "15 commercial vessels have been affected" since November 2023, including four US ships.
Since January, the US and UK have carried out repeated strikes against Houthi targets in response to the group's moves.
On March 5, the US military said its forces shot down three drones and one missile aimed at a destroyer in the Red Sea, after Houthi claimed responsibility for the attack targeting two Washington warships.
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