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Attempted Robbery on Bulk Carrier, Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait
Issued: 1 day, 8 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-09-30 19:20:00 CW Alert 025 - (Sep 2026) 01 Oct 2026 Indian Ocean Robbery ROBBERS IFC
The IFC have reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier whilst transiting the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Crew sighted four perpetrators, reportedly unarmed, in the engine room. The Master reported that all crew are safe and accounted for, and that nothing had been stolen. The vessel did not require any assistance and is continuing her voyage to Singapore.
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Attack on Vessel, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO have reported that a vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile whilst transiting the Strait of Hormuz (approximate position). The status of …

Issued: 2 weeks, 5 days ago View with map
Ukrainian Strike on Russian Tanker, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian forces conducted a strike on the Russian-flagged tanker ARMADA LEADER on 12 September 2026 in the Black Sea (exact time …

Issued: 2 weeks, 6 days ago View with map
Attack on Bulk Carrier Berthed at Novorossiysk Port, Russia

Open-source reporting indicates that a Russian-flagged bulk carrier was struck while berthed at Novorossiysk port, Russia, on the Black Sea, on 12 September 2026 (exact …

Issued: 2 weeks, 6 days ago View with map
Attack on Two Vessels, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO have reported that two vessels have been involved in an incident 4NM West of Khasab Oman (exact position not specified). A Master of …

Issued: 3 weeks ago View with map
Boarding on Cargo Ship, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have reported that a cargo vessel has been approached by an unidentified skiff whilst transiting approximately 98nm Southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen (exact …

Issued: 3 weeks ago View with map
Strike on Makhachkala Port, Russia

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian forces conducted a strike on Makhachkala Sea Commercial Port, Dagestan, Russia (exact time not specified). Ukraine's General Staff confirmed that …

Issued: 3 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
Attack on Fire Fighting Vessel, Saudi Arabia

It has been reported that Indonesian-flagged fire fighting vessel has received damage from an unidentified projectile whilst operating approximately 20nm East of Al Saffaniyah, Saudi …

Issued: 3 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
Attack on a vessel, United Arab Emirates

The UKMTO have been informed from a third-party that a vessel has been attacked whilst at anchor approximately 24nm northwest of Port Rashid, UAE (exact …

Issued: 3 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
Attack on tanker, Iraq

The UKMTO have reported that a tanker has been attacked approximately 28nm southeast of Al-Faw, Iraq (exact position not specified). The Master reported that the …

Issued: 3 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
Ukrainian strike on Russian patrol boat, Crimea

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Project 12150 Mangust high-speed patrol boat in Kozacha Bay, Sevastopol, Crimea, during operations conducted on overnight …

Issued: 3 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
Drone attack on Novorossiysk Fuel Terminal, Russia

Open-sources have reported that a fuel storage tank caught fire at the Novorossiysk Fuel Oil Terminal following a prolonged overnight drone attack on the Black …

Issued: 3 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
Attack on Iranian oil tankers, Iran

Open-sources have reported that an oil tanker was attacked near the Yakboni coast of Jask, Iran (exact time and position not specified). State television reported …

Issued: 3 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
UAV Attack on Tugboat, Ukraine

Open-sources have reported that a tugboat has been attacked by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles whilst operating off Odessa, Ukraine (exact time and position not specified). The …

Issued: 3 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
Missile Strike on Tanker, Iran

Open-sources have reported that a tanker was struck by a projectile fired by US forces whilst in the anchorage area off Kharg Island, Persian Gulf, …

Issued: 3 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
Robbery on Bulk Carrier, Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia

The ICC have reported that a bulk carrier has been boarded whilst at anchor in Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew on board the anchored vessel …

Issued: 3 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
UAV Attack on Cargo Vessel, Chernomorsk Port, Ukraine

Open-sources have reported that a cargo vessel was struck by a Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle during the night of 6/7 September 2026 whilst at Chernomorsk …

Issued: 3 weeks, 4 days ago View with map
Attack on Three Tankers, Northern Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

The UKMTO have reported that several merchant vessels have been subject to disabling fire as part of ongoing military activity in the Northern Arabian Gulf …

Issued: 3 weeks, 6 days ago View with map
Robbery Onboard Container Vessel, Manila North Anchorage, Philippines

The IFC have reported that a robbery occurred onboard a Marshall Islands-flagged container vessel while at anchor at Manila North Anchorage, Philippines (exact time not …

Issued: 3 weeks, 6 days ago View with map
UAV Attack on Tanker, Off Samsun, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Liberia-flagged tanker was struck by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle during the night of 4/5 September 2026 whilst transiting off the …

Issued: 3 weeks, 6 days ago View with map
UAV Attack on RoRo Cargo Vessel, Off Crete Island, Mediterranean Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Russian-flagged cargo vessel was struck by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle whilst transiting the Mediterranean Sea off Crete Island on 5 …

Issued: 3 weeks, 6 days ago View with map
Robbery on Offshore Supply Vessel, Bay of Campeche, Mexico

It has been reported that an offshore supply vessel has been boarded whilst operating off Ciudad Del Carmen in the Bay of Campeche, Mexico (time …

Issued: 4 weeks ago View with map