DUBAI: Saudi shipping firm Bahri said on Tuesday its tanker Amjad was in the Red Sea on Monday near another tanker that came under attack but was not itself targeted and sustained no damage or injuries to its crew.

“We unequivocally affirm that AMJAD was not targeted and sustained no injuries or damage. The vessel remains fully operational and is proceeding to her planned destination without interruption,” the company said in a statement.

“Bahri has promptly informed all relevant authorities and remains in continuous communication with our crew as we vigilantly monitor the situation,” it added.

The US Central Command said Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two crude oil tankers – the Saudi-flagged Amjad and the Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I – in the Red Sea on Monday with two ballistic missiles and a one-way attack uncrewed aerial system, hitting both vessels.

The Houthis late on Monday claimed responsibility for targeting the Blue Lagoon with multiple missiles and drones but did not make any mention of the Saudi tanker.