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Attack on a Tug, northeast of Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates
Issued: 2 days ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-10-18 00:01:00 CW Alert 032- (Oct 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO
The UKMTO have reported that a tug has been struck by two unknown projectiles whilst transiting southbound, northeast of Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates(exact time and position not specified). The attack has resulted in the vessel sustaining damage and one minor casualty has been reported. The tug is continuing on its route. UPDATE: Clearwater have received further information that the vessel involved in the incident was the Netherlands-flagged Tug JIF BARRACUDA (IMO 9345506).
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It has been reported that there is an increased risk of piracy from a possible Pirate Action Group, currently operating off Gabon. It was reported …

Issued: 8 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Live Weapon Firing, Persian Gulf

It has been reported by the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre of Bandar Abbas, that Naval live firing will be conducted between 0230 UTC and 2030 …

Issued: 8 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery onboard a Bulk Carrier, Ghana

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Issued: 8 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a Container Ship, Philippines

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Issued: 8 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a Container Ship, Philippines

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a container ship whilst anchored at Manila anchorage, Philippines. Six robbers armed with knives …

Issued: 8 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a Container Ship, Philippines

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Issued: 8 months, 4 weeks ago View with map
Suspicious Activity, Nigeria.

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Issued: 9 months ago View with map
U.S. Forces seize a tanker, Caribbean Sea

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Issued: 9 months ago View with map
Robbery on a Tug, Singapore Strait

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Issued: 9 months ago View with map
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle on a Container Vessel, Black Sea

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Issued: 9 months ago View with map
Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on a bulk carrier whilst transiting the Singapore Strait, Singapore. It is reported that six robbers …

Issued: 9 months ago View with map
Robbery on a Barge, Singapore Strait

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Issued: 9 months ago View with map
Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Philippines

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Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

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Issued: 9 months ago View with map
Iranian-flagged Tanker Seized, Venezuela

Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces from Joint Task Force Southern Spear have seized an Iranian-flagged tanker during a pre-dawn operation, whilst transiting off Venezuela …

Issued: 9 months, 1 week ago View with map
Missile Strike on Chornomorsk Port, Ukraine

Open-sources have reported that a ballistic missile strike has occurred on the port of Chornomorsk, Ukraine (exact position and time not specified). Reports state that …

Issued: 9 months, 1 week ago View with map
Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

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Issued: 9 months, 1 week ago View with map
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Issued: 9 months, 1 week ago View with map
Cargo Vessel Sunk in Caspian Sea

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Issued: 9 months, 1 week ago View with map
Three vessels damaged by Unmanned Aerial Vehicle strikes, Russia

Open-sources have reported that up to three Greek-managed oil tankers were targeted by drone strikes on Tuesday while in the Black Sea on the way …

Issued: 9 months, 1 week ago View with map
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Issued: 9 months, 1 week ago View with map