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| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-05-12 18:00:00 | CW Alert 015- (May 26) | Indian Ocean | Advisory | Pirates | MSCIO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 investigating this information. Clearwater will issue further updates upon receipt of verified information. | |||||
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Ukrainian forces launched a UAV strike on a Russian military vessel off the port of Kaspiysk in Dagestan, northwestern Caspian region …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles have conducted a strike against port infrastructure at Primorsk, Russia (exact time not specified). Open sources …
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 …
