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Maritime Incident involving a Fishing Vessel, Somalia
Issued: 1 day, 16 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-05-15 05:45:00 CW Alert 021- (May 26) Indian Ocean Maritime incident TBC MSCIO
The MSCIO have received a report that a high-speed boat stopped a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Aden (exact position not specified). Weapons resembling AK-47 rifles were observed onboard the small craft. Operation ATALANTA is investigating. Vessels operating in the area are advised to maintain heightened vigilance, adhere to BMP-MS guidance, and report any suspicious activity or relevant information to MSCIO and UKMTO.
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Attempted Robbery on Multi-Purpose Offshore Vessel, Ivory Coast

It has been reported that a multi-purpose offshore vessel was boarded by a sea robber whilst anchored at Abidjan Inner Anchorage, Ivory Coast (exact position …

Issued: 1 day, 23 hours ago View with map
Unlawful seizure of a vessel, Gulf of Oman

The UKMTO have received received a report from a Company Security Officer that a vessel has been boarded by unauthorised personnel whilst anchored approximately 38nm …

Issued: 2 days, 16 hours ago View with map
Attack on a livestock carrier, Gulf of Oman

It has been reported that an attack occurred on an Indian-flagged livestock carrier whilst underway off Limah, Oman (exact position not specified). Initial reports state …

Issued: 3 days, 18 hours ago View with map
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Strike on Krasnodar Krai Port, Russia

Open-sources have reported that Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) struck the loading pier of the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal on …

Issued: 3 days, 22 hours ago View with map
Pirate Action Group, Somalia

The MSCIO have reported that there is a Pirate Action Group mobilizing in the vicinity of Bosaso, Somalia (exact position not specified). Operation ATALANTA are …

Issued: 4 days, 4 hours ago View with map
Attempted Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a bulk carrier whilst underway in the Singapore Strait. Duty crew noticed a …

Issued: 4 days, 4 hours ago View with map
Attack on Multi Purpose Offshore Vessel, Libyan Militia, Libya

Open-sources have reported that a rescue vessel came under armed attack from a Libyan militia boat whilst operating approximately 55nm North of Tripoli, Libya (exact …

Issued: 5 days, 22 hours ago View with map
Robbery on Multi-Purpose Offshore Vessel, Mexico

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on board a multi-purpose offshore vessel operating close to Pemex Maritime Terminal, in the Bay …

Issued: 6 days, 23 hours ago View with map
Attack on Bulk Carrier, Qatar

The UKMTO have reported that a bulk carrier has been attacked whilst operating approximately 23nm northeast of Doha, Qatar (exact position not specified). The Master …

Issued: 6 days, 19 hours ago View with map
Seizure of Tanker by Iranian Naval Forces, Gulf of Oman

Open-sources have reported that a Barbados-flagged tanker has been boarded and seized by naval commandos of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army whilst operating in …

Issued: 1 week ago View with map
Possible Hijacking of a Dhow, Arabian Sea

The MSCIO have reported a possible hijacking of a dhow whilst transiting to Kismayo, Somalia. (exact time and position not specified) The incident reportedly occurred …

Issued: 1 week ago View with map
Active Pirate Group, Somlia

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 …

Issued: 1 week, 1 day ago View with map
Hijacking and Abandonment of Dhow, Arabian Sea

Open-sources have reported that an Emirati-flagged dhow has been hijacked and subsequently abandoned by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea (exact time and position not …

Issued: 1 week, 1 day ago View with map
U.S. Forces disable two Iranian-flagged tankers, Gulf of Oman

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 …

Issued: 1 week, 1 day ago View with map
Unmanned Ariel Vehicle Strikes Russian Military Corvette, Caspian Sea

'Open-sources' have reported that Ukrainian forces launched a UAV strike on a Russian military vessel off the port of Kaspiysk in Dagestan, northwestern Caspian region …

Issued: 1 week, 2 days ago View with map
Three U.S. Navy Destroyers attacked whilst sailing through the Strait of Hormuz

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. …

Issued: 1 week, 2 days ago View with map
U.S. Forces intercept an Iranian-flagged tanker, Gulf of Oman

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 …

Issued: 1 week, 3 days ago View with map
Attack on a Cargo Ship, United Arab Emirates

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 …

Issued: 1 week, 4 days ago View with map
Maritime Incident, United Arab Emirates

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 …

Issued: 1 week, 5 days ago View with map
Attack on a Tanker, Gulf of Oman

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 …

Issued: 1 week, 5 days ago View with map
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Strike on Fujairah Port, United Arab Emirates

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 …

Issued: 1 week, 5 days ago View with map