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Robbery on a barge towed by a tug, Singapore Straits
Issued: 1 day, 5 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
28 May 2023 - 15:59 CW Alert 016- (May 23) Southeast Asia Robbery ROBBERS IFC
It has been reported that the crew on a tug observed three robbers boarding the barge she was towing whilst transiting south of Tanjung Piai, Malaysia in the Singapore Straits. The Master reported that a quantity of scrap metal was stolen. The vessel did not require assistance and continued on her passage to Malaysia.
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UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Arabian Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Firing practice by Korean Naval units will be conducted on the 31 of May 2023 from 0600 …

Issued: 1 day, 7 hours ago View with map
Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a bulk carrier between 0300 LT and 0700 LT in the Singapore Strait. It was noticed …

Issued: 4 days, 2 hours ago View with map
Failed attack on a Russian Naval vessel, Black Sea

It has been reported that an attempt to attack the Russian Naval vessel Ivan Khurs approximately 75nm North East of the Bosporus Strait by Ukrainian …

Issued: 5 days, 15 hours ago View with map
Robbery on a tanker, India

It has been reported that a berthed tanker at Chittagong, Bangladesh, was boarded by up to eight robbers armed with knives. The crew were alerted …

Issued: 6 days, 2 hours ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Red Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that firing practice will be carried out from 23 to 24 May 2023 in an area bounded by …

Issued: 6 days, 4 hours ago View with map
Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a Singapore-flagged bulk carrier while underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Duty crew …

Issued: 1 week, 1 day ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Military Live Weapon Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Live weapon firing will be conducted on 18 and 19 May 2023. In position: 25-05.88N 062-22.27E. Safety …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
Drifting sea mine detected

It has been reported that the Romanian authorities have detected a drifting sea mine, approximately 9nm off Sulina, Romania. Due to the currents and the …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Military firing practice with live ammunition, Pakistan coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that firing Practice with live ammunition will be conducted on 16 and 17 May 2023 in position: 24-48.38N …

Issued: 2 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
Attempted robbery on a barge under tow from a tug, Singapore Strait.

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a barge while under tow by a Singapore-flagged tug in the Westbound Lane …

Issued: 2 weeks, 6 days ago View with map
Tanker seized by Iranian Forces, Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. Naval Forces Central Command have confirmed that a Panama-flagged oil tanker has been seized by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp whilst underway …

Issued: 3 weeks, 5 days ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Live Weapon Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

The UKMTO have received information that live weapon firing will be in progress from 05 to 06 May 2023 between 0300 and 1000 UTC in …

Issued: 3 weeks, 6 days ago View with map
Attack on a bulk carrier, Gabon

The IMB have reported that a bulk carrier has been boarded whilst anchored at Owendo inner anchorage, Gabon. The Chief Officer has confirmed that three …

Issued: 3 weeks, 6 days ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Military Live Weapon Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Live weapon firing will be conducted on 02 and 03 MAY 2023. In position: 25-05.88N 062-22.27E. Safety …

Issued: 4 weeks ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct surface, anti aircraft and depth charge live firing practice from 0400 - 1700 …

Issued: 4 weeks ago View with map
Attempted robbery on a tanker, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that four robbers managed to board a tanker whilst underway in the East bound lane, Singapore Strait. The alarm was raised …

Issued: 4 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
Robbery on a container vessel, Philippines

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a container vessel whilst anchored at Manila Bay Anchorage, Philippines. Two robbers were able to board …

Issued: 4 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
Attempted robbery on a cargo vessel, Nigeria

The MDAT-GoG have received a report that an attempted robbery occurred on a cargo vessel whilst alongside at Tin-can berth number nine, Five Star Terminal, …

Issued: 1 month ago View with map
Incident involving a motor yacht, Southeast Yemen

The UKMTO have been informed by the Master of a motor yacht that they are under attack approximately 18nm South of Nishtun, Yemen. Three boats …

Issued: 1 month ago View with map
Tanker detained by Iranian Forces, Gulf of Oman

It has been reported that a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker has been detained by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp whilst underway approximately 80nm Northeast of …

Issued: 1 month ago View with map
Robbery on a container ship, Peru

It has been reported that robbers managed to board container vessel whilst anchored at Callao anchorage, Peru. They tied up two duty crew, stole their …

Issued: 1 month ago View with map