India, March 11 -- A container vessel was struck by a suspected projectile off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, according to a British maritime security agency.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it had received a report of an incident approximately 25 nautical miles northwest of Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE.

"UKMTO has received a report of an incident 25NM northwest of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE," the agency said in a statement.

"The master of a container vessel reported that the ship sustained damage from a suspected but unidentified projectile," the agency added.

"The master additionally reports that all crew members are safe and accounted for," the agency said.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the inci...