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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, 17 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.

Explosion on a cargo vessel, Black Sea

Open-source reports state that an explosion occurred on a Togo-flagged cargo vessel approximately 10nm East of Sulina, Romania (exact time not speicifed) . The Master …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Red Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Firing Practice will be conducted between 18 and 30 September 2023 in an area bounded by the …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Arabian Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval Ships will conduct depth charge live firing practice between 0200 and1400 UTC on 14 to 18 …

Russian military vessels damaged in missile strike, Black Sea

Open-source reports state that two Russian Naval vessels were damaged in a Ukrainian cruise missile strike on the Sevmorzavod repair shipyard in Sevastopol (the exact …

Ukrainian forces seize control of oil platforms near Crimea, Black Sea

Open-source reports state that last month, Ukrainian forces were able to seize control of several oil platforms known as the "Boyko Towers" near Crimea, in …

Robbery on a Container ship, Nigeria

It has been reported that four to five robbers armed with knives and steel bars managed to board a berthed container ship at Tincan jetty, …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Red Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that firing Practice will be conducted from 10th to 13th September 2023 in area bounded by the following …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Persian Gulf

It has been reported by the UKMTO that firing Practice will be conducted between 0630-1500 UTC on 08 and 09 September 2023 in area bounded …

Robbery on a barge, Indonesia

It has been reported that six robbers managed to board an Indonesia-flagged barge whilst berthed at Wijayapura Pier, Cilacap, Indonesia. One robber was apprehended whilst …

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 07 and 08 September 2023. Safety range: 13000 …

Robbery on a Tug, Angola

It has been reported that two robbers in a canoe approached and boarded an anchored tug at Luanda anchorage, Angola. The duty crew on routine …

Robbery on a tanker, Peru

It has been reported that four robbers all armed with knives managed to board a tanker anchored at Callao, Peru. They took one duty crew …

Attempted Robbery on Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Eastbound Lane of the Phillip …

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 …

Robbery on a Tanker, Indonesia

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a tanker whilst anchored at Dumai Inner Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew on patrol heard abnormal sounds …

Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Indonesia.

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a bulk carrier whilst berthed at Belawan Port, Indonesia. Duty crew noticed three robbers armed with …

Suspicious Approach on a Cargo Ship, Red Sea

It has been reported that there has been a suspicious approach on a cargo vessel whilst underway in the Bab el Mandab Strait. The Master …

Irregular Activity in Aden anchorage, Yemen

It has been reported by the UKMTO that an entity impersonating The United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen (UNVIM) has been directing merchant …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Live weapon firing will be conducted on 28th and 29th August 2023 from 0300 to 1200 UTC. …

Robbery on a Tanker, Indonesia

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a tanker whilst anchored at Dumai Inner Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew noticed three robbers armed with …

Sea mine explosion near Constanta, Romania

Open-Source reports state that the Romanian Navy deployed a ship and a helicopter to search for stray mines after a sea mine exploded and slightly …