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Clearwater’s Overwatch Intelligence Directory is designed to provide clients with simple access to our archive of maritime security incident intelligence, dating back to 2017. Qualitative analysis can be conducted quickly and easily via the intuitive dashboard interface, providing users with key insights to inform critical operational decision-making in high-risk areas (HRA's)

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Hijacking of a fishing vessel, Gulf of Aden
Issued: 2 days, 18 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
29 Nov 2023 - 11:06 CW Alert 030- (Nov 23) Indian Ocean Hijack TBC CLOSED SOURCE
It has been reported that an incident has occurred on an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel whilst operating off Qandala, Somalia. The reports state that up to eight perpetrators armed with AK-47 rifles and RPG's, hijacked the vessel after it had engaged in Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing in the area.

Robbery on a Container Ship, Malaysia

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a container ship whilst berthed at Sandakan port, Malaysia. A number of perpetrators gained …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline.

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval Ships will conduct depth charge firing with live ammunition between 04:00 and 12:00 UTC on 18 …

Robbery on a Tanker, Indonesia

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a tanker whilst berthed at Belawan Port, Indonesia. Security watchman reported to the duty …

Robbery on a Tanker, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a Panama-flagged tanker whilst underway in the Eastbound Lane of the Phillip Channel, Singapore …

Tanker damaged by mine, Black Sea

Open-source reports state that a Liberian-flagged tanker sustained damage from striking a sea mine whilst approaching the Bystroe Canal, approximately 2nm East of Kubanskyi Island, …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that live missile firing will be conducted between 05:00 to 08:00 UTC between 14 and 18 October 2023 …

Robbery on a Tanker, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker whilst underway along the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Duty crew …

Russian Naval vessels damaged. Black Sea

Open source reports state that the Russian missile carrier Buyan was struck and damaged by what are thought to be experimental drones in the Black …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that firing practice with Live ammunition will be conducted on 10 and 11 October 2023. Safety range: 18000 …

Attempted Robbery on Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

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

Explosion on a cargo vessel, Black Sea

Open-source reports state that an explosion occurred on a Turkish-flagged cargo vessel approximately 2nm East of Kubanskyi Island, Ukraine. Reports state that the vessel struck …

Suspicious approach on a vessel near Point Alpha, IRTC, Gulf of Aden

It has been reported that there has been a suspicious approach on a vessel whilst underway 26nm Northeast of Point Alpha, IRTC, Gulf of Aden. …

Robbery on a Container Ship, Ghana.

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a container ship whilst anchored at Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana (exact time not specified). Four …

Robbery on a bulk carrier, Egypt

It has been reported that the Chief Officer on board a bulk carrier berthed at Port Said, Egypt discovered two stevedores exiting from the helicopter …

Robbery on a tanker, Peru

It has been reported that between fifteen and eighteen robbers boarded a tanker anchored at Callao anchorage, Peru. The robbers tied up the duty crew …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Live weapon firing will be conducted on 02 and 03 October 2023 In position: 25-11.00N 064-39.00E (116nm …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct surface, anti-aircraft and depth charge live firing practice from 0400 - 1700 UTC …

Russian air strikes on Port of Odesa

Open source reports state that overnight Russia carried out air strikes on the port of Odesa causing significant damage to the port infrastructure and destroying …

Attempted Robbery on a tanker, Peru

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a tanker whilst anchored at Callao Anchorage, Peru. A small boat with six persons onboard …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that firing practice with Live ammunition will be conducted on 25 and 26 September 2023. Safety range: 18000 …

Robbery on a tanker, India

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on an anchored tanker at Kakinada anchorage, India. The duty crew heard an engine noise to …