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Clearwater’s Overwatch Intelligence Directory is designed to provide clients with simple access to our archive of maritime security incident intelligence, dating back to 2017. Qualitative analysis can be conducted quickly and easily via the intuitive dashboard interface, providing users with key insights to inform critical operational decision-making in high-risk areas (HRA's)

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Live Weapon Firing, Persian Gulf
Issued: 1 day, 16 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-01-30 12:30:00 CW Alert 020- (Jan 26) Indian Ocean Advisory Military Closed
It has been reported by the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre of Bandar Abbas, that Naval live firing will be conducted between 0230 UTC and 2030 UTC 1st February & 2nd February 2026 in the following area: 26-57.00N 056-28.00E 26-45.00N 056-24.00E 26-26.00N 056-45.00E 26-15.00N 056-44.00E 26-15.00N 057-06.00E 26-44.00N 057-03.00E Vessels are advised to keep well clear of assigned danger area on the above specified schedule. Any vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise caution.

Drifting mine neutralised, Romania

Open sources have reported that a naval mine was washed ashore on Midia firing range beach, Constanta. Initial reports state that military personnel discovered a …

UAV Strike, Pivdennyi, Ukraine

Open sources have reported that the Russian Army conducted a drone strike on Pivdennyi Port, Ukraine (exact time and location not specified). Initial reports state …

Robbery onboard a Bulk Carrier, Ghana

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred onboard a bulk carrier whilst at anchor at Takoradi anchorage, Ghana. Reports state that two robbers …

Robbery on a Container Ship, Philippines

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a container ship whilst anchored in Manila Bay, Philippines (exact location not specified). A …

Robbery on a Container Ship, Philippines

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a container ship whilst anchored in Manila Bay, Philippines (exact time and position not …

Oil Tanker Intercepted and Detained by French Navy, Spain

Open-sources have reported that a Comoros-flagged oil tanker has been intercepted and detained by the French Navy in the Mediterranean Sea (exact position and time …

Drone Strike On Taman Port, Russia

Open-sources have reported that a drone attack has occurred on the Taman port, Krasnodar region, Russia (exact time not specified). Further reports state the strike …

Robbery on a bulk carrier, Angola

It has been reported that an Antigua Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by one intruder carrying a knife, at Luanda anchorage, Angola. Initial reports stated …

Suspicious Activity, Nigeria.

It has been reported that a small, black skiff with four persons on board has been sighted acting suspiciously 38nm south of Lagos, Nigeria. The …

U.S. Forces seize a tanker, Caribbean Sea

Open-sources have reported that U.S Forces have seized a tanker in the Caribbean sea (exact time and location not specified). The U.S Southern Command said …

Robbery on a Tug, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a Malaysia-flagged tugboat towing a barge whilst underway in the Eastbound Lane of …

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle on a Container Vessel, Black Sea

Open sources have reported a Cameroon flagged container vessel has been damaged as a result of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle strike whilst underway in the …

Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on a bulk carrier whilst transiting the Singapore Strait, Singapore. It is reported that six robbers …

Robbery on a Barge, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on a barge that was under tow by a Singapore-flagged tug, whilst transiting the Eastbound Lane …

Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Philippines

It has been reported that a robbery took place on a cargo ship whilst at anchor at the Bauan Anchorage, Batangas Bay. Sources report perpetrators …

Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on a Panama-flagged bulk carrier while underway in the Philip Channel, Singapore Strait. Sources indicate that …

Iranian-flagged Tanker Seized, Venezuela

Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces from Joint Task Force Southern Spear have seized an Iranian-flagged tanker during a pre-dawn operation, whilst transiting off Venezuela …

Missile Strike on Chornomorsk Port, Ukraine

Open-sources have reported that a ballistic missile strike has occurred on the port of Chornomorsk, Ukraine (exact position and time not specified). Reports state that …

Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on a bulk carrier, whilst transiting the Singapore Strait, Singapore. It is reported that four robbers, …

Robbery on a Panama-Flagged Bulk Carrier, Philippines

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, whilst anchored in Bauan Anchorage, Batangas Bay, Philippines (exact position and …

Cargo Vessel Sunk in Caspian Sea

Open-sources have reported that an Iranian flagged cargo vessel has sunk while transiting the Caspian Sea (Exact time and location not specified). It has been …