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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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UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Red Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that there will be live firing excursive conducted from 0600 - 1200 UTC on the 20th of February …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
Attack on a bulk carrier, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO has received a report of an attack on a vessel 100nm East of Aden, Yemen (exact position not specified). The authorities are currently …

Issued: 8 months ago View with map
Attack on a bulk carrier, Bab el Mandeb

It has been reported that a vessel has been attacked approximately 35nm South of Al Mukha, Yemen (exact location not specified). The authorities are currently …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Robbery on a LPG Tanker, Bangladesh

It has been reported that an LNG Tanker while anchored off Kutubdia anchorage, Bangladesh has been boarded by nine robbers from a local vessel. The …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week 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 on the 20th and the 21st of February 2024. Safety range: …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Unmanned underwater vessel and unmanned surface vessel destroyed by U.S. forces, Red Sea

Open-source reports state that between 12:00 to 17:00 UTC, the U.S. Central Command forces identified and destroyed an Unmanned Underwater Vessel an Unmanned Surface Vessel …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that there will be live depth charge firing and underwater demolition conducted from 1900 on the 17th of …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Robbery on a Container Ship, Bangladesh

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred while a container ship was anchored at Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. The duty watchkeeper spotted four robbers …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Tanker hit by missile, Red Sea

It has been reported that a Panama-flagged tanker has been attacked 63nm Southwest of Hodeidah, Yemen. The Master of a nearby vessel confirmed that the …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Robbery on a Container Ship, Bangladesh

It has been reported that four robbers boarded a container ship anchored at Kutbdia Outer Anchorage. The perpetrators escaped with a rope. All crew have …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Robbery on a tanker, Liberia

It has been reported that a product tanker berthed at Monrovia port, Liberia was boarded by unknown persons and had property stolen. The robbers escaped …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Attack on a bulk carrier, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO has received a report of an incident 85NM east of Aden, Yemen. The Master reports an explosion in close proximity to the vessel. …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Activity, Red Sea

The Master of a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier has reported that two possible Unmanned Aerial Vehicles were spotted whilst underway, approximately 12nm Southwest of Mocha, …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Sinking of Russian Naval landing ship, Black Sea

Open-source reports state that Ukrainian military intelligence have said that Ukrainian special forces carried out an attack on the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov close …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Ballistic Missile Launch, Gulf of Aden

Open source reports state that U.S. forces observed a ballistic missile launched from Iranian-backed Houthi controlled area of Yemen into the Gulf of Aden (exact …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
Attack on a bulk carrier, Red Sea

The UKMTO has received a report of an attack on a vessel 40nm South of Mocha, Yemen (exact position not specified). The authorities are currently …

Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago View with map
GNSS Interference Report

USER: 1. Vessel’s Name: Lucina Providence 2. Type of Incident: GPS Signal interference 3. Date and Time of Incident: 23 Feb 2024/ 1028LT ( 23 …

Issued: 8 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a Container ship, Nigeria

It has been reported that up to ten robbers boarded a Bahamian flagged container ship berthed at Lagos port, Nigeria. They gained access to stores …

Issued: 8 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a Cargo vessel, Lagos

It has been reported that up to ten robbers boarded a Marshall Islands flagged cargo ship berthed at Berth 9, Lagos port, Nigeria. They gained …

Issued: 8 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Attack on a bulk carrier, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have received a report of an ongoing incident approximately 50nm South of Aden, Yemen. The authorities are investigating. UPDATE 1: It has been …

Issued: 8 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Attack on a cargo vessel, Red Sea

The UKMTO has received a report of an attack on a vessel 57nm West of Hodeidah, Yemen (exact position not specified). The authorities are currently …

Issued: 8 months, 2 weeks ago View with map