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Robbery on Container Ship, Luanda Outer Anchorage, Angola
Issued: 1 day, 19 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-11-11 23:50:00 CW Alert 018- (Nov 26) West Africa Robbery ROBBERS CLOSED SOURCE
It has been reported that a robbery took place on the Singapore-flagged, Container Ship, MEDITERRANEAN EXPRESS (IMO 9622019) whilst anchored at the Luanda outer anchorage, Angola. The crew reported that a mobile phone and cans of paint have been stolen. Number of perpetrators are unknown at this stage. Authorities are investigating.
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Pirate Action Group operating off Somalia

It has been reported that a group of armed perpetrators have taken to sea off the Duradura Coast, Somalia (Exact time and location not specified). …

Issued: 9 months, 1 week ago View with map
Three U.S. Sanctioned Tankers Seized, India

Open-sources have reported that three U.S. sanctioned tankers have been intercepted by the Indian Coast Guard approximately 100 nm off Mumbai, India (exact position and …

Issued: 9 months, 1 week ago View with map
Attempted Robbery On a FPSO, Angola.

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading unit approximately 50 NM West of the …

Issued: 9 months, 1 week ago View with map
Iranian drone downed by U.S. Forces, Arabian Sea

It has been reported on open-sources that an Iranian Shahed-139 drone suspiciously approached the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, United States-flagged aircraft carrier, before being shot down …

Issued: 9 months, 1 week ago View with map
Pirate Action Group sighted, Gabon

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: 9 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: 9 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Robbery onboard a Bulk Carrier, Ghana

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred onboard a bulk carrier whilst at anchor at Takoradi anchorage, Ghana. Reports state that two robbers …

Issued: 9 months, 2 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: 9 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 in Manila Bay, Philippines (exact location not specified). A …

Issued: 9 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a Container Ship, Philippines

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a container ship whilst anchored in Manila Bay, Philippines (exact time and position not …

Issued: 9 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Suspicious Activity, Nigeria.

It has been reported that a small, black skiff with four persons on board has been sighted acting suspiciously 38nm south of Lagos, Nigeria. The …

Issued: 9 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
U.S. Forces seize a tanker, Caribbean Sea

Open-sources have reported that U.S Forces have seized a tanker in the Caribbean sea (exact time and location not specified). The U.S Southern Command said …

Issued: 9 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a Tug, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a Malaysia-flagged tugboat towing a barge whilst underway in the Eastbound Lane of …

Issued: 9 months, 4 weeks ago View with map
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle on a Container Vessel, Black Sea

Open sources have reported a Cameroon flagged container vessel has been damaged as a result of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle strike whilst underway in the …

Issued: 9 months, 4 weeks 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: 10 months ago View with map
Robbery on a Barge, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on a barge that was under tow by a Singapore-flagged tug, whilst transiting the Eastbound Lane …

Issued: 10 months ago View with map
Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Philippines

It has been reported that a robbery took place on a cargo ship whilst at anchor at the Bauan Anchorage, Batangas Bay. Sources report perpetrators …

Issued: 10 months ago View with map
Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on a Panama-flagged bulk carrier while underway in the Philip Channel, Singapore Strait. Sources indicate that …

Issued: 10 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: 10 months 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: 10 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 four robbers, …

Issued: 10 months ago View with map