The armed people appeared to be attempting to board the vessel, prompting the tanker to conduct evasive maneuvers and alter course away from the skiff, UKMTO said. The vessel has since resumed its voyage to its next port of call, with both the ship and crew reported safe, while authorities investigate the incident.
(Reporting by Menna Alaa Writing by Ahmed Tolba in Cairo Editing by David Goodman)
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