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Clearwater’s Overwatch Intelligence Directory is designed to provide clients with simple access to our archive of maritime security incident intelligence, dating back to 2017. Qualitative analysis can be conducted quickly and easily via the intuitive dashboard interface, providing users with key insights to inform critical operational decision-making in high-risk areas (HRA's)

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Robbery on a barge towed by a tug, Singapore Straits
Issued: 1 day, 7 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.

Tanker Struck by Missile, Black Sea

It has been reported that a tanker has been struck by a missile whilst adrift in the Black Sea (Exact location not specified). This is …

Robbery on a drilling platform, Mexico

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a drilling platform approximately 34nm West of Dos Bocas Port, Mexico. Four perpetrators armed …

Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Straits

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a bulk carrier whilst underway in the Eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme, Singapore Straits. …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

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

Sea Mine Destroyed by Bulgarian Navy, East of Bulgaria, Black Sea

It has been reported that a sea mine has been destroyed by the Bulgarian Navy, 27nm east of the Kamchiya River, Bulgaria, Black Sea. The …

Robbery on a Tanker, Indonesia

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on a Singapore-flagged tanker while berthed at Port Belawan, Indonesia. The duty crewman observed two robbers …

Robbery on a container vessel, Bangladesh

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a container vessel whilst anchored at Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Three robbers were able to board the …

MDAT-GoG issue warning over increased threat of Piracy, Gulf of Guinea

The MDAT-GOG has released a notice stating that they have been informed of an increased threat of piracy activity in the following area until 1530 …

Robbery on an anchored tanker, Peru

It has been reported that three robbers managed to board a tanker anchored at Callao anchorage, Peru. The alarm was raised resulting in the robbers …

Attempted robbery of a container ship, Banana Port, Democratic Republic of Congo

It has been reported that a container ship was boarded by robbers at Banana anchorage, Democratic Republic of Congo. The vessel was boarded by four …

Attempted robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Straits

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a Marshall Islands flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Eastbound lane of the Traffic …

Robbery on a coal barge, Indonesia

Exact position and time of incident not specified. It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a coal barge in the waters of Samarinda, …

Attempted robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Straits

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a bulk carrier whilst underway in the Eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme, Singapore …

Suspicious Approach of a Tanker, Bab el Mandeb

It has been reported that a boat with five persons on-board approached a tanker while underway approximately 41nm South of Mokah, Yemen. The armed security …

GNSS Interference Report

USER: Both GPS no. 1 & no. 2 alarm keep coming, screen show's 'GPS LOSS OF POSITION' & GPS No. 1 screen show's ' AUG …

GNSS Interference Report

USER: "No Fix" displayed on screen NAVCEN: The GPS Operations Center reviewed the GPS Constellation and Control Segment, there are no known anomalies that might …

Robbery on an Oil Platform, Mexico

It has been reported that an oil platform was boarded by up to ten armed robbers approximately 15nm west of Campeche, Mexico. The robbers remained …

Passenger Boat Attacked, Nigeria

It has been reported that a passenger boat was boarded by pirates whilst transiting between Yenagoa to Brass Island in the Bayelsa waterway, Nigeria. Eight …

Attempted robbery on a chemical tanker, Indonesia

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a chemical tanker whilst anchored at Belawan anchorage, Indonesia. One robber was spotted on the …

UKMTO Notice - Air defence firing exercise, Pakistan coastline

The UKMTO have received information that firing with live ammunition by Air Defence units will be in progress from 13 to 15 Jun 2022 between …

Tanker struck whilst berthed at Ochakov port, Ukraine

It has been reported in the media that a tanker has been struck whilst berthed at Ochakov port, Ukraine. The strike caused damage to the …