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Fishing vessel hijacked, Somalia
Issued: 1 day, 11 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-01-01 05:30:00 CW Alert 001- (Jan 26) East Africa Hijack Possible Pirates MSCIO
It has been reported by MSCIO that a Chinese flagged fishing vessel has been boarded by a number of perpetrators 5nm off the coast of Kulule, Somalia. The authority's are investigating. UPDATE: EUNAVFOR have reported that the fishing vessel has been hijacked, and they suspect the perpetrators are on route to the Somalian coast to request a ransom. hijacked and they suspect the perpetrators are on route to the Somalian coast to request a ransom. Clearwater will continue to investigate and will update upon receipt of confirmed information.
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Drone Strikes on Port Sudan, Sudan

Open-source media have reported that there has been a series of drone strikes in Port Sudan, targeting the Naval base, main sea port, international airport …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier, whilst underway in the Philip Channel, Singapore Strait. …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
Attempted robbery on a tanker, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a Panama-flagged tanker, whilst underway in the Philip Channel, Singapore Strait. The crew …

Issued: 8 months 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 Hong King-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Philip Channel, Singapore. The …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
UKMTO Advisory - Risk of Collateral Damage off Hodeidah, Yemen

The UKMTO has reported that there has been sustained kinetic activity in the Red Sea area since mid-March 2025, including recently reported strikes against targets …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
Robbery on a Bulk carrier , Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a bulk carrier whilst transiting through the Philip Channel, Singapore Strait. The crew spotted …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
Kidnapping on a Passenger Boat and passenger boats taken, Nigeria

It has been reported that two passenger boats, transporting goods, were taken by armed men, whilst transiting between Cawthorne Channel and Bonny Island (exact time …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
Airstrikes on Hodeidah Port, Yemen

Open-source media have reported that the Israeli military carried out airstrikes targeting the Port of Hodeidah, Yemen (exact time not specified). Reports state that the …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
Attempted robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, whilst underway in the Philip Channel. The crew spotted …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
Attempted robbery on an offshore supply vessel, Mexico

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a Mexican-flagged offshore supply vessel in the Bay of Campeche, Mexico. The vessel …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
Robbery on a container ship, Jakarta

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on board a Portugal-flagged container vessel moored at the anchorage in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
Drone strike on Novorossyisk port, Russia.

Open sources have reported that the Ukrainian Army have launched a UAV attack on Novorossyisk port, Russia. (exact time and location unknown). The attack involved …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct live surface and subsurface firing between 0300 UTC 02 May 2025 to 1500 …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
Robbery on a tanker, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a attempted robbery onboard a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker while underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Five …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
Unmanned vehicle strikes passenger vessel, Malta

It has been reported that a Palau-flagged passenger vessel, was hit by an unmanned vehicle while underway off the coast of Malta The vessel was …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
Robbery on a tanker, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a Cook Islands-flagged tanker whilst underway in the Philip Channel, Singapore Strait. Duty crew spotted four …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
Maritime Incident at Ras Isa Port, Yemen

The UKMTO has reported that they have received multiple reports of vessels anchored at Ras Isa port, Yemen being refused permission to leave despite having …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct live firing practice from 1500 to 0300 UTC from the 30th of April …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct live firing practice from 0300 - 1700 UTC from the 01st - 02nd, …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Attempted Robbery on an Oil Platform, Bay of Campeche.

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a Panama-flagged offshore oil platform located off Dos Bacos, Cuidad Del Carmen, Mexico. …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Singapore Strait. A crew member discovered …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map