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Attempted Hijack of Dhow, Gulf of Aden
Issued: 1 day, 10 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-05-23 18:02:00 CW Alert 025 (May 26) Indian Ocean Suspicious activity TBC MSCIO
Operation ATALANTA have reported that a skiff was attempting to hijack a dhow in the Gulf of Aden. Operation ATALANTA assets in cooperation with the Combined Maritime Forces are currently investigating the incident. Vessels operating in the area are advised to maintain heightened vigilance, adhere to Best Management Practice Maritime Security, and report any suspicious activity or relevant information to MSCIO and UKMTO.
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Unmanned Air Vehicle Strike on Tuapse Port, Russia

Reports indicate that Ukrainian drones struck the Tuapse Oil Refinery, Russia (exact time not specified). Residents reported explosions in the area. The local governor has …

Issued: 1 month, 1 week ago View with map
Unmanned Surface Vessel Attack on a Tanker, Black Sea

It has been reported that there has been an attack on a Liberian-flagged tanker whilst underway near the port of Novorossiysk, Russia (exact date and …

Issued: 1 month, 1 week ago View with map
Robbery on a Container Ship, Indonesia

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a container ship in the Bahudopi Anchorage, Indonesia (Exact time not specified). Reports state …

Issued: 1 month, 1 week ago View with map
Drone Strike on Grain Vessel, Black Sea

Open-source have reported that a Liberia-flagged cargo ship was struck by a Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle whilst underway in the Black Sea (exact time and …

Issued: 1 month, 1 week ago View with map
U.S. Blockade on Ships Entering or Exiting Iranian Ports

Open-source have reported that U.S. Central Command forces will implement a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, effective 13 April 2026 …

Issued: 1 month, 1 week ago View with map
Robbery, Singapore Straits

It has been reported that a barge, being towed by a Singapore flagged tug, was boarded while transiting the Eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation …

Issued: 1 month, 1 week ago View with map
Suspicious Approach on a Tanker, Red Sea

It has been reported that there has been a suspicious approach on a tanker whilst underway in the Red Sea. Up to seven persons onboard …

Issued: 1 month, 1 week ago View with map
Robbery on Cargo Ship, Indonesia

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a Panama-flagged cargo ship at Belawan New Container Terminal, Indonesia (exact time and location …

Issued: 1 month, 1 week ago View with map
UAV Strike on Izmail Port, Ukraine

Open-source reports indicate that there has been an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle strike on Izmail port, Ukraine (exact time not specified). It has been reported that …

Issued: 1 month, 1 week ago View with map
Suspicious Approach on a Sailing Vessel, Red Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that there has been a suspicious approach on a vessel, 45 nm Southwest of Al Hudaydah, Red Sea …

Issued: 1 month, 1 week ago View with map
UAV Strike on Offshore Drilling Platforms, Caspian Sea

Open-sources have reported that there has been a Ukrainian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle attack on two offshore drilling platforms in the Northern Caspian Sea, Russia (exact …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Incident involving a dhow, Somalia

It has been reported by MSCIO that a dhow has been hijacked by probable pirates whilst operating in the vicinity of Bargal, northern Somalia (Horn …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Attempted Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

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

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
UAV Strike on Izmail Port, Ukraine

Open-source reports indicate that there has been an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle strike on Izmail port, Ukraine (exact time not specified). It has been reported that …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Attack on a container vessel, Persian Gulf

The UKMTO have reported that a container vessel was attacked whilst operating approximately 25nm south of Kish Island, Iran (exact position not specified). The Master …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Bulk Carrier attacked, Arabian Sea

The UKMTO have received third party reports that a bulk carrier was attacked whilst operating approximately 112nm Southeast of Ras Al Hadd, Oman (exact time …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Ukraine Strikes Frigate and Novorossiysk Oil Terminal, Russia

Open-source reports state that there has been a done strike on the port of Novorossiysk, Russia (exact time and location not specified). Unmanned Aerial Vehicles …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Attack on a Container Vessel, United Arab Emirates

The UKMTO have reported that a container vessel has been attacked in Khor Fakkan Port, United Arab Emirates (Exact position not specified). The Master reported …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
UAV Strike on Primorsk Port, Russia

Open-source reports indicate that there has been an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle strike on Primorsk Port, Russia (exact time and location not specified). The governor of …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
UAV Strike on Cargo Ship Taganrog Port, Russia

Open-source have reported that a cargo ship received damage from an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle debris whilst located off Taganrog Port, Russia …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map
Attack on a Tanker, Qatar

The UKMTO have reported that a tanker has been attacked whilst operating approximately 17nm North of Ras Laffan, Qatar (exact position not specified). The Company …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map