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Live missile firing exercise, Arabian Sea
Issued: 2 days, 13 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
22 Apr 2024 - 18:30 CW Alert 019- (Apr 24) Indian Ocean Advisory Military UKMTO
It has been reported by the UKMTO that live missile firing will be conducted from 24th April 2024 0900UTC to the 25th April 2024 1400UTC and 1st May 2024 1900UTC to the 2nd May 2024 1400UTC in area bounded by following coordinates: A. 20-33N 059-16E, B. 19-15N 058-14E, C. 18-10N 057-57E, D. 17-55N 057-53E, E. 16-24N 058-34E, F. 15-26N 060-06E, G. 15-26N 060-45E, H. 15-26N 061-37E, I. 16-42N 063-20E, J. 18-10N 063-36E, K. 18-55N 063-36E, L. 20-03N 062-42E, M. 20-38N 061-42E, N. 20-48N 060-40E Ships and craft are to keep well clear of assigned danger area on above specified schedule. All vessels in the vicinity are advised to remain vigilant and requested to report any incidents to UKMTO. All vessels are requested to inform UKMTO if any interference is noted on Radios/Radars/GPS.
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Robbery on a Cargo Vessel, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam

It has been reported that robbers boarded a general cargo vessel anchored at Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam and stole ship's stores. During security rounds the …

Issued: 5 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Missile attack on Kerch port

Open source reports state that Ukraine launched fifteen cruise missiles on the Russian shipyard in the Crimean port of Kerch overnight. Thirteen of the missiles …

Issued: 5 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Nigerian Navy foil attempted kidnap attempt from a tug in Rivers State, Nigeria

It is reported that a tug towing a barge on the Andoni River, close to Asamara, Rivers State, Nigeria was boarded by perpetrators 'disguised' as …

Issued: 5 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Nigerian Security and Civil Defence officers ambushed

It has been reported that in the early morning (exact time not specified) whilst operating in the Bakana River, Degema LGA, Rivers state, Nigeria that …

Issued: 5 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a Fast Supply Intervention Vessel, Angola

It has been reported that two robbers boarded a Fast Supply Intervention Vessel anchored at Luanda Anchorage, Angola. They were spotted on the deck by …

Issued: 5 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a General Cargo Vessel, Indonesia

It has been reported that five robbers armed with knives boarded a general cargo ship whilst anchored at Lubuk Gaung, Dumai, Indonesia and threatened crew …

Issued: 5 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) Activity, Arabian Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that they have received reports of Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) activity in the vicinity of the Strait of …

Issued: 5 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Distress call issued by vessel, Indian Ocean

The UKMTO has reported a distress alert from a cargo vessel in the vicinity of 500nm North East of Mogadishu, Somalia. Authorities are investigating. Clearwater …

Issued: 5 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct surface, anti-aircraft and depth charge live firing practice from 0400 - 1700 UTC …

Issued: 5 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Increased risk to commercial vessels, Eastern Mediterranean Sea

A U.S. Maritime Advisory has been issued to all U.S.-flagged commercial vessels operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, stating that in light of current tensions …

Issued: 6 months ago View with map
Attempted Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Malacca Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier while underway in the Malacca Strait. The Master …

Issued: 6 months ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Red Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that there will be live firing practice conducted from 30th of October to the 2nd of November 2023 …

Issued: 6 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 Liberian-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Duty …

Issued: 6 months ago View with map
Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a Panama-flagged Bulk Carrier whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. The crew …

Issued: 6 months ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Increase of Uncrewed Aerial System activity, Yemen

The UKMTO have reported that there is an increase of Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) activity heading North out of Yemen (exact coordinates have not been …

Issued: 6 months, 1 week ago View with map
Downgraded threat level in Sulu and Celebes Sea.

The Philippines Coast Guard have conducted a reassessment of the threat posed to mariners in the Sulu and Celebes Seas. Measures undertaken by the Philippine …

Issued: 6 months, 1 week ago View with map
Robbery on a Container Ship, Malaysia

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a container ship whilst berthed at Sandakan port, Malaysia. A number of perpetrators gained …

Issued: 6 months, 1 week ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline.

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval Ships will conduct depth charge firing with live ammunition between 04:00 and 12:00 UTC on 18 …

Issued: 6 months, 1 week ago View with map
Robbery on a Tanker, Indonesia

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a tanker whilst berthed at Belawan Port, Indonesia. Security watchman reported to the duty …

Issued: 6 months, 1 week ago View with map
Robbery on a Tanker, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a Panama-flagged tanker whilst underway in the Eastbound Lane of the Phillip Channel, Singapore …

Issued: 6 months, 1 week ago View with map
Tanker damaged by mine, Black Sea

Open-source reports state that a Liberian-flagged tanker sustained damage from striking a sea mine whilst approaching the Bystroe Canal, approximately 2nm East of Kubanskyi Island, …

Issued: 6 months, 1 week ago View with map