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Attempted Robbery on a bulk carrier, Gulf of Guinea
Issued: 3 days, 22 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
18 Oct 2024 - 22:19 CW Alert 013- (Oct 24) West Africa Robbery ROBBERS IMB
It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a Hong Kong flagged bulk carrier anchored at Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Duty crew noticed movement by cargo hold number one; raised the alarm and the crew mustered. This caused the perpetrators to escape empty handed. The incident was reported to the port authorities and members of the coastguard boarded the vessel to investigate.
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Attack on a vessel, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO has reported that there has been an attack on a vessel approximately 54nm Southwest of Aden, Yemen (exact position not specified). UPDATE 1: …

Issued: 7 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Irregular Activity, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have been informed by the Master of a bulk carrier in a location 50nm Southwest of Aden, Yemen (exact position not specified), that …

Issued: 7 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that while a Marshall Island flagged Bulk Carrier was underway in the Phillip Channel, the crew sighted three robbers in the …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Attempted robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that three perpetrators armed with metal rods boarded a Singapore-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Suspicious approach on a merchant vessel, Arabian Sea

It has been reported that a vessel has been approached by a fast boat approximately 251nm Northeast of Duqm, Oman. The Master of the vessel …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Unmanned Surface Vessels destroyed, Red Sea.

Open source reports state that between 12:00 UTC and 15:00 UTC the US Navy vessel the USS Carney conducted self-defence strikes against one anti-ship cruise …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Russian Fleet Patrol Ship struck by sea drones, Black Sea.

Open source reports state that damage has been caused by uncrewed waterborne vehicles to the Russian Patrol ship, the Sergei Kotov whilst underway near the …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles Downed, Red Sea.

Open source reports state that the US Navy conducted self-defence strikes against two anti-ship cruise missiles that presented an imminent threat to merchant and US …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Attack on a Container Ship, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO has reported that there has been an attack on a vessel approximately 91nm Southeast of Aden, Yemen (exact position not specified). The authorities …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Anti ship ballistic missile launched, Red sea

Open source reports state that United states Central Command reported an anti-ship ballistic missile was launched (exact position not specified) from a Houthi controlled area …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Attempted Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that the duty crew onboard a bulk carrier whilst underway in the Singapore Strait, noticed two unauthorised persons attempting to board. …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a Tanker, Bangladesh

It has been reported that eight robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker anchored at Mongla Anchorage, Bangladesh. The ship's horn was sounded, the crew …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Iranian Dhow Hijacked, Somalia

It has been reported that an unidentified Iranian dhow has been hijacked in Jifle, approximately 32nm Southwest of Eyl, Somalia. The report states that according …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Downed, Red Sea.

Open source reports state that during the afternoon, the Italian Destroyer Cailo Duilio shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle approximately 6 km from its location …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Anti ship ballistic missile launched, Red sea

Open source reports state that United states Central Command said an anti-ship ballistic missile was launched (exact position not specified) from a Houthi controlled area …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a heavy load carrier, Indonesia

It has been reported that three robbers armed with knives boarded a heavy load carrier at Batam anchorage Indonesia. The duty watchmen discovered the robbers …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Attempted Robbery on a general cargo vessel, Indonesia

It has been reported that four persons attempted to board a General cargo vessel anchored off Dumai, Malacca Strait, Indonesia (exact time and position not …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Attempted Robbery on an anchored cargo vessel, Indonesia

It has been reported that up to four unauthorised persons boarded a general cargo ship anchored at Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. They were seen by the …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Military Live Weapon Firing, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that live weapon firing will be conducted between 03:00 - 12:00 UTC on the 29th February and the …

Issued: 7 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Attack on a tanker, Red Sea

It has been reported that there has been an attack on a vessel approximately 60nm West of Hodeidah, Yemen (exact position not specified). The authorities …

Issued: 7 months, 4 weeks ago View with map
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Downed, Red Sea.

Open source reports state that between 18:50 and 19:55 UTC U.S. aircraft and a coalition warship shot down five Iranian-backed Houthi one-way attack unmanned aerial …

Issued: 7 months, 4 weeks ago View with map