The USS Gravely, which was nearby at the time, shot down two of the missiles and one landed in the water, the officials said.
There were no injuries or damage to the ship, CENTCOM said in a statement.
The ships turned back from their planned voyage after seeing “explosions” on their way toward the Red Sea on Wednesday, according to the company.
“While en route, both ships reported seeing explosions close by and the US Navy accompaniment also intercepted multiple projectiles,” Maersk said in a statement shared with CNN.
“The crew, ship, and cargo are safe and unharmed.”Following the explosions, the US Navy turned both ships around and is escorting them back to the Gulf of Aden, according to Maersk.
Persons:
Houthis, CENTCOM, ” Maersk, “, CNN’s Catherine Nicholls
Organizations:
CNN, US Navy, Maersk, US Central Command, Maersk Detroit, Chesapeake, US Maritime Security Program, VISA, Voluntary Intermodal Sealift
Locations:
Iran, Maersk Detroit, Gulf, Aden, Yemen