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Hijacking on a Tanker, Gulf of Aden
Issued: 1 day, 4 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-08-20 00:01:00 CW Alert 020- (Aug 26) Indian Ocean Hijack Pirates UKMTO
It has been reported that a tanker has issued a distress call on VHF Channel 16 whilst underway Westbound in the IRTC, approximately 136nm East of Al Mukalla, Yemen (exact time and location not specified). The call mentioned that they have been approached by an unauthorised vessel. UPDATE: The UKMTO have issued further information stating that the tanker has been boarded by six armed perpetrators who are in control of the vessel, and are now sailing towards Somalia.
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Houthi Attack on Mokha Port, Yemen

Open-sources have reported that Yemen's Houthi movement launched a UAV and missile attack on Mokha port on the morning of 09 August 2026 (exact time …

Issued: 1 week, 5 days ago View with map
Robbery on Offshore Drilling Platform, Bay of Campeche, Mexico

It has been reported that an offshore drilling platform has been boarded whilst operating in the Bay of Campeche, Mexico (exact time not specified). The …

Issued: 1 week, 5 days ago View with map
Houthi Drone Strike on Saudi Aramco Refinery, Jizan, Saudi Arabia

Open-sources have reported that Yemen's Houthi movement conducted a drone strike on Saudi Arabia's Aramco refinery in Jizan on 09 August 2026 (exact time not …

Issued: 1 week, 5 days ago View with map
Attack on Vessel, Khasab, Oman

The UKMTO have reported an incident 18nm east of Khasab, Oman (exact time and position not specified). A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile …

Issued: 1 week, 6 days ago View with map
Ukrainian Strike on Russian Military Infrastructure, Syvash Platform, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that Ukraine's Naval Forces struck Russian military infrastructure installed on the Syvash self-elevating drilling platform at the Holitsynske gas condensate field in …

Issued: 1 week, 6 days ago View with map
Houthi WBIED Destroyed Targeting Oil Tanker, Mocha, Yemen

Open-source have reported that Yemen's National Resistance Forces destroyed an explosives-laden Houthi boat that was attempting to target an oil tanker in the Red Sea …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
Explosion Reported Near Tanker, Kumzar, Oman

The Master of a tanker has reported to the UKMTO that two explosions were heard whilst transiting in the Strait of Hormuz 9nm southeast of …

Issued: 2 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
Attack on Tanker, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have reported an incident 95nm Southeast of Aden, Gulf of Aden (exact position not specified). The Master of a Tanker reported hearing a …

Issued: 2 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
Two Vessels Damaged by Russia, Black Sea

Open-source have reported that a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship and another vessel were struck by an unknown projectile by Russia whilst operating in the Northwestern region …

Issued: 2 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
Attack on Vessel by Unmanned Surface Vessel, Yemen

It has been reported that an Indian-flagged small cargo vessel has been attacked by an Unmanned Surface Vessel approximately 9nm Southwest of Mokha, Yemen. The …

Issued: 2 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
Attack on Cargo Vessel, Oman

The UKMTO have reported that a cargo vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile whilst transiting approximately 20nm Northeast of Khasab, Oman (exact position …

Issued: 2 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
UAVs Strike Two Vessels, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Cameroon-flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel was struck by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle whilst transiting the Black Sea, approximately 20nm off Novorossiysk, …

Issued: 2 weeks, 4 days ago View with map
Five Vessels Damaged in UAV Strike of Mykolaiv Port, Ukraine

Open-sources reports indicate that five vessels have received damaged whilst berthed at Mykolaiv Port, Ukraine (exact time and location not specified). Two of the vessels …

Issued: 2 weeks, 4 days ago View with map
Explosion Reported Near Tanker, Oman

It has been reported that the Master of a tanker heard an explosion in close proximity to the vessel whilst transiting approximately 20 nautical miles …

Issued: 2 weeks, 4 days ago View with map
Unmanned Surface Vessel strike on Tanker, Black Sea

The Master of a tanker has reported that an unknown projectile was sighted landing in the vessel's vicinity and a very loud sound was heard …

Issued: 2 weeks, 6 days ago View with map
UAV Attack on Containership, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that a containership was struck by two Unmanned Aerial Vehicles whilst transiting the Black Sea, approximately 130 nautical miles from Novorossiysk, off …

Issued: 2 weeks, 6 days ago View with map
Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Military Targets, Crimea, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia

Open-sources have reported that Ukraine's General Staff confirmed a series of strikes on 01 August 2026 against Russian military targets across Crimea, the Kherson region, …

Issued: 2 weeks, 6 days ago View with map
Attack on a tanker, Oman

The UKMTO have received a report from a Company Security Officer stating that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 11NM northeast of …

Issued: 2 weeks, 6 days ago View with map
Explosion Reported Near Tanker, Khasab, Oman

The Master of a tanker has reported to the UKMTO witnessing a large splash and explosion in close proximity to the vessel approximately 21NM northeast …

Issued: 2 weeks, 6 days ago View with map
US Military Strikes on Iran Following Attempted Missile Attacks; Iranian Missiles Intercepted by Jordan

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran at approximately 02:00 UTC on 30 July 2026, …

Issued: 3 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
UAV Attacks on Two Tankers, Novorossiysk, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that two tankers were struck by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles whilst at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) marine terminal near Novorossiysk, Black Sea. …

Issued: 3 weeks, 1 day ago View with map