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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Destroyed, Red Sea
Issued: 1 day, 6 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
25 Apr 2024 - 00:01 CWD Notification 014- (Apr 24) Indian Ocean OSINT MILITANTS Open source
Open source reports state that the Greek frigate HYDRA engaged two Unmanned Aerial Vehicles whilst providing protection to a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden (exact time and position not specified). One UAV was successfully destroyed and the other changed course. No damage or injuries were reported.
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Attack on a tanker, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have issued a notice informing that they are aware of an incident approximately 90nm Southeast of Aden, Yemen. UPDATE 1: The Master has …

Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Suspicious Approach on a vessel, Gulf of Aden

It has been reported to the UKMTO that there have been multiple reports of small boats approaching merchant shipping approximately 80nm South East of Aden, …

Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Joint Statement on Strikes against Houthi Military Targets, Yemen

The UKMTO have issued a notice stating that they are aware of the Joint Statement on strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-on-strikes-against-ho... Vessels …

Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Two Yemeni Fishing boats Hijacked, Indian Ocean

It has been reported that two Yemeni Fishing boats were hijacked near Maraya on the Somali coast. UPDATE: Further investigations have provided no further information …

Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Tanker boarded, Gulf of Oman

The UKMTO have reported that a vessel has been boarded by unauthorised persons 50nm East of Sohar, Oman. The Company Security Officer informed the UKMTO …

Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Ballistic Missile Strike, Gulf of Aden

Open source reports state that the Houthis fired an anti-ship ballistic missile into the international shipping lanes in the Gulf of Aden. A merchant vessel …

Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Attack on a bulk carrier, Southern Red Sea

It has been reported that a vessel was attacked whilst underway approximately 13nm Southwest of Dhubab, Yemen. Three small boats reportedly fired two projectiles at …

Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Attempted Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that the crew sighted five robbers, one armed with a knife in the engine room of a Panama flagged Bulk Carrier …

Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle activity reported, Red Sea

The UKMTO have reported that an incident has occurred 50nm West of Hodeidah, Yemen (exact location not specified).The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE 1: The …

Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Live firing practice, Pakistan coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that live weapon firing is scheduled between 0200 to 1300 UTC on 12 and 13 January 2024 in …

Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a tanker, Angola

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a crude oil tanker anchored at Luanda anchorage, Angola. Up to four perpetrators boarded …

Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Suspicious Approach on a Vessel, Bab El Mandeb

It has been reported to the UKMTO that there has been a suspicious approach on a vessel approximately 50nm Southeast of Al Mukha, Yemen. Two …

Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a tanker, Angola

It has been reported by the Master of a tanker that an attempted robbery occurred whilst anchored at Luanda anchorage, Angola. Five robbers were able …

Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Suspicious Approach on an oil tanker, Bab El Mandeb

It has been reported that a merchant vessel was approached within 1nm by six small craft approximately 50nm Southeast of Mocha, Yemen. There were no …

Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
US warship shoots down an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Southern Red Sea

Open source reports state that the USS Laboon was patrolling international waters in the Southern Red Sea (exact position unknown) and shot down an unmanned …

Issued: 3 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Activity, Red Sea

It has been reported that Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have been sighted circling a vessel. The crew and security team manned their stations and monitored the …

Issued: 3 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Bulk carrier Boarding, Somalia

The UKMTO has reported a vessel being boarded 460nm East of Eyl, Somalia. Authorities are investigating. UPDATE 1: Up to six unauthorised armed persons have …

Issued: 3 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Houthi drone boat detonated in shipping lanes, Red Sea

Open source reports state that a seaborne drone packed with explosives and launched from Houthi controlled territory, detonated in shipping lanes in the Red Sea …

Issued: 3 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a cargo ship, Indonesia

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a cargo ship whilst anchored at Lubuk Gaung anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with knives and …

Issued: 3 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on an Iranian flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Crew reportedly sighted …

Issued: 3 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a Singapore flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Crew reportedly sighted …

Issued: 3 months, 3 weeks ago View with map