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Attack on a vessel, Red Sea
Issued: 1 day, 4 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
26 Apr 2024 - 15:00 CW Alert 023- (Apr 24) Indian Ocean Attack MILITANTS UKMTO
It has been reported that there has been an attack on a Panamanian flagged, UK owned tanker approximately 14nm Southwest of Al Mukha, Yemen (exact position not specified). UPDATE: The Master has reported two attacks. The vessel initially experienced an explosion in close proximity which was felt by the crew onboard. The subsequent attack is believed to be by two missiles which resulted in damage to the vessel. The authorities are currently investigating.

Sea mines explode off Odesa and Mykolaiv Regions, Black Sea

Open source reports state that five sea mines of an undetermined type, exploded around the coasts of Mykolaiv and Odesa regions, Ukraine between the evening …

Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Peru

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a bulk carrier whilst anchored at Callao Anchorage, Peru. Duty crew noticed that the …

Robbery on board a barge under tow in the Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a barge being towed by a tug approximately 2.5nm Southwest of Tanjung Ayam (exact position not …

Robbery on a tanker, Indonesia

It has been reported that three robbers armed with knives were discovered by the duty crew in the engine room of an anchored tanker at …

Robbery on an LNG Tanker, Philippines

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on an LNG tanker whilst anchored at Batangas Anchorage, Philippines. Between the hours of 03:00 …

Fishing vessel boarded by armed aggressors, Sierra Leone

It has been reported by the IMB that a fishing vessel was boarded by up to thirteen armed persons whilst underway approximately 16nm South West …

Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a Singapore-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Four unarmed …

Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that six robbers, one armed with a knife managed to board a Maltese flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Phillip …

Ukrainian Defence Ministry statement regarding vessels travelling towards Russian and Ukrainian ports, Black Sea

The Ukrainian Defence Ministry have issued a statement addressing vessels travelling towards Russian ports and Ukrainian ports temporarily occupied by Russia. The statement reads "Ukraine's …

Robbery on a container vessel, Angola

It has been reported that an robbery occurred on a Hong Kong-flagged container vessel whilst anchored at Soyo Anchorage, Angola. A number of robbers boarded …

Russian Defence Ministry statement regarding vessels travelling towards Ukrainian ports, Black Sea

The Russian Defence Ministry have issued a statement addressing all international ships travelling towards Ukrainian ports. The statement reads "In connection with the cessation of …

Attempted Robbery on a tanker, Indonesia

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a tanker whilst anchored at Batam Anchorage, Indonesia. Three perpetrators armed with knives …

Attempted Robbery on a Container Ship, Peru

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a containership whilst anchored at Callao Anchorage, Peru. Duty crew noticed a perpetrator …

Kerch bridge damaged following an attack, Crimea

It has been reported that shipping operations have been suspended following an attack on the Kerch bridge that links Crimea to mainland Russia (the exact …

Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Mozambique

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a Bulk Carrier whilst anchored at Beira Anchorage, Mozambique. Robbers gained access and were able to …

Attempted Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred onboard a Panama flagged Bulk Carrier whilst under way in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. The …

Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait.

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred onboard a Marshal Islands flagged Bulk Carrier whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. The …

Attempted Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that an attempted robbery involving five perpetrators occurred onboard a Cypriot flagged Bulk Carrier, whilst underway in the Eastbound lane of …

Attempted Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Indonesia

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a Cyprus-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Malacca Strait, approximately 2.4nm from …

Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It is reported that a robbery occurred on a Marshall Islands flagged Bulk Carrier whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Five perpetrators armed …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Red Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that firing practice will be carried out from 10 to 13 Jul 2023 in an area bounded by …