Somalia piracy: Attackers fire grenades and board vessel off Somali coast
The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.
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Greek shipping company Latsco Marine Management confirmed the attack on a ship carrying gasoline, saying all the ship's 24 crew were "safe and accounted for" and "we remain in close contact with them".
The crew have taken shelter in the ship's fortified safe room, Reuters news agency quotes an official from maritime security company Diaplous as saying.
European Union naval forces operating in the area have been asked for assistance, Reuters says.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) says the raid happened about 560 nautical miles south-east of the Somali town of Eyl.
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