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| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-05-08 20:51:00 | CW Alert 012- (May 26) | Indian Ocean | Advisory | Pirates | MSCIO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It has been reported that there is an active pirate group preparing to take action against merchant vessels off the coast of Somalia. The authorities are currently investigating. Clearwater will issue further updates upon receipt of confirmed information. | |||||
Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces disabled two Iranian-flagged oil tankers attempting to enter an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman in violation of …
Open-sources have reported that three U.S. Navy destroyers came under attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz (exact time and position not specified). The U.S. …
Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces intercepted an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman (exact position not specified). US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that …
The UKMTO have reported that a cargo vessel has been struck by an unidentified projectile whilst operating in the Strait of Hormuz (exact position not …
The UKMTO have reported that a cargo vessel has experienced a fire in the engine room approximately 36NM north of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The …
We have received reports a Panama-flagged cargo ship has been hit whilst at anchor in the vicinity of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (exact …
It has been reported that a Tanker has been attacked north of Muscat, Gulf of Oman (exact time not specified). Reports indicate that three projectiles …
It has been reported that there has been an unmanned aerial vehicle strike attributed at Fujairah Port, United Arab Emirates (exact time not specified). Local …
The UKMTO have received a report from a Company Security Officer, that a tanker has been attacked whilst underway, approximately 78nm north of Fujairah, United …
The UKMTO have reported that a bulk carrier has been attacked approximately 11NM west of Sirik, Iran (Exact location not specified). The Master reported being …
The UKMTO have reported that several Masters have received VHF broadcasts directing them to move from their anchorages in the vicinity of Ras Al Khaimah, …
It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a cargo ship while moored off Lagos, West Africa . Duty crew observed eight …
It has been reported that two Russian shadow fleet tankers were struck near the port of Novorossiysk, Russia (exact date and time not specified). President …
It has been reported that Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles have conducted a strike against port infrastructure at Primorsk, Russia (exact time not specified). Open sources …
UKMTO have reported that a bulk carrier was approached by a green hulled skiff 84 NM Southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen (exact location not specified). …
The MSCIO have reported an incident involving a tanker whilst at anchorage off Qana Port, Shabwa, Yemen. Initial assessments state that a number of armed …
UKMTO and closed sources have reported that a Liberian flagged bulk carrier was approached by skiff, with a black hull, carrying seven-armed persons (exact location …
Open-sources have reported that a Cameroon-flagged tanker has been struck by Ukrainian forces in the Black Sea, approximately 119nm Southwest of Tuapse, Russia (exact time …
Open-sources have reported that Ukraine's drone forces have hit and damaged two Russian guard ships at the Kerch Strait Bridge (exact time and position not …
The MSCIO have reported that a tanker was approached by suspicious craft whilst underway, approximately 488nm Southeast of Hobyo, Somalia. A possible mothership crossed the …
It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a container ship whilst anchored at San Pedro anchorage, Ivory Coast. Duty crew …
