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Hijacking of a fishing vessel, Gulf of Aden
Issued: 2 days, 19 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
29 Nov 2023 - 11:06 CW Alert 030- (Nov 23) Indian Ocean Hijack TBC CLOSED SOURCE
It has been reported that an incident has occurred on an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel whilst operating off Qandala, Somalia. The reports state that up to eight perpetrators armed with AK-47 rifles and RPG's, hijacked the vessel after it had engaged in Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing in the area.
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Robbery on a tug boat, Luanda Anchorage, Angola

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on an anchored tug at Luanda Anchorage, Angola. The robbers approached the vessel in a canoe …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Sea mine explosion, Black Sea

Open source reports state that a sea mine exploded near the coastal village of Sychavka, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine (the exact position and time of the …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Tanker hijacked, offshore Republic of the Congo

The MDAT-GoG have reported that a tanker has been boarded by three armed perpetrators whilst drifting, approximately 142nm West-southwest of Pointe Noire, Republic of the …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Attempted robbery on a tanker, Indonesia

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a tanker whilst anchored at Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew spotted two robbers boarding the …

Issued: 8 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a container ship, Philippines

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

Issued: 8 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Naval gunnery exercise, Indian Ocean

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Korean Naval units will conduct live firing practice between 1000 to 1300UTC on 21st March 2023 in …

Issued: 8 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
UKMTO Report an attack on a vessel, Southern Red Sea

The UKMTO has released a report that an attack has taken place on a vessel approximately 30nm Southwest of Hodeida, Yemen. The Master of a …

Issued: 8 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Naval gunnery exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct gunnery firing with live ammunition between 0400 to 1400 on the 17th - …

Issued: 8 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a container ship, Philippines

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on an anchored container ship in the Manila International Container Terminal Anchorage, Philippines. Duty crewmen …

Issued: 8 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
GNSS Interference Report

USER: While vessel al Kavkaz OPL Anchorage, Russia. Vessel’s both GPS units lost position many times and it keep going and coming. Some time it …

Issued: 8 months, 3 weeks 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 bulk carrier whilst underway in the Eastbound Lane of the Traffic Separation …

Issued: 8 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a Tug and Barge, Malaysia

It has been reported that ten robbers were seen boarding a barge by the crew of the tug that was towing it south of Tanjung …

Issued: 8 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Black Sea Maritime Humanitarian Corridor voyaging suspended, Black Sea

The JCC in Turkey has suspended voyaging within the Maritime Humanitarian Corridor in the Black Sea. An email and telephone call provided to Masters, stated …

Issued: 8 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a tanker, Peru

It has been reported that up to fifteen robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker at Callao anchorage, Peru. The robbers restrained a duty …

Issued: 8 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Naval gunnery exercise, Indian Ocean

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct gunnery firing with live ammunition between 1000 to 1300 on 07th March 2023 …

Issued: 9 months ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Live Firing Practise, Persian Gulf

It has been reported by the UKMTO that a live firing practise will be carried out on 07 and 08 March 2023, in the area …

Issued: 9 months ago View with map
GNSS Interference Report

USER: All GPS units lost the signal for approx. 18 minutes. NAVCEN: The GPS Operations Center reviewed the GPS Constellation and Control Segment, there are …

Issued: 9 months ago View with map
Drifting mine neutralised, Black Sea

Open Source reports state that a drifting mine was seen close to the coastal town of Ordu in the South East of the Black Sea …

Issued: 9 months ago View with map
Attempted robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a Panama flagged bulk carrier, while underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. The Master …

Issued: 9 months ago View with map
Irregular activity sighted, Point Bravo, IRTC, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have been informed by the Master of a vessel, that up to eight speed boats have been sighted manoeuvring within the IRTC in …

Issued: 9 months ago View with map
LNG tanker approached east of Socotra Island, Indian Ocean

It has been reported that an LNG tanker has been approached by two small crafts whilst underway approximately 345nm east of Socotra Island, Indian Ocean. …

Issued: 9 months ago View with map