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Suspicious activity, Gulf of Aden
Issued: 1 day, 23 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2025-07-13 21:50:00 CW Alert 017- (Jul 25) Indian Ocean Suspicious activity TBC CLOSED SOURCE
It has been reported that Comoros-flagged oil tanker sighted a suspicious craft whilst underway in the Gulf of Aden, shortly after exiting the Bab El Mandeb (exact position not specified). The suspicious boat was observed approaching the vessel from the port side, it was not detected on radar but was spotted visually. The boat closed to between 400m to 550m and crossed ahead of the vessel’s bow. There were no navigational lights which raised suspicion. According to the report the boat appeared to be unmanned however this could not be confirmed. The Master was alerted of the craft and upon their arrival to the bridge, the craft was no longer visible and could not be re-identified. The vessel and crew are safe and are proceeding on their voyage.

Attempted robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a Hong King-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Philip Channel, Singapore. The …

UKMTO Advisory - Risk of Collateral Damage off Hodeidah, Yemen

The UKMTO has reported that there has been sustained kinetic activity in the Red Sea area since mid-March 2025, including recently reported strikes against targets …

Robbery on a Bulk carrier , Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a bulk carrier whilst transiting through the Philip Channel, Singapore Strait. The crew spotted …

Kidnapping on a Passenger Boat and passenger boats taken, Nigeria

It has been reported that two passenger boats, transporting goods, were taken by armed men, whilst transiting between Cawthorne Channel and Bonny Island (exact time …

Airstrikes on Hodeidah Port, Yemen

Open-source media have reported that the Israeli military carried out airstrikes targeting the Port of Hodeidah, Yemen (exact time not specified). Reports state that the …

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 Philip Channel. The crew spotted …

Attempted robbery on an offshore supply vessel, Mexico

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a Mexican-flagged offshore supply vessel in the Bay of Campeche, Mexico. The vessel …

Robbery on a container ship, Jakarta

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on board a Portugal-flagged container vessel moored at the anchorage in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is …

Drone strike on Novorossyisk port, Russia.

Open sources have reported that the Ukrainian Army have launched a UAV attack on Novorossyisk port, Russia. (exact time and location unknown). The attack involved …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct live surface and subsurface firing between 0300 UTC 02 May 2025 to 1500 …

Robbery on a tanker, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a attempted robbery onboard a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker while underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Five …

Unmanned vehicle strikes passenger vessel, Malta

It has been reported that a Palau-flagged passenger vessel, was hit by an unmanned vehicle while underway off the coast of Malta The vessel was …

Robbery on a tanker, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a Cook Islands-flagged tanker whilst underway in the Philip Channel, Singapore Strait. Duty crew spotted four …

Maritime Incident at Ras Isa Port, Yemen

The UKMTO has reported that they have received multiple reports of vessels anchored at Ras Isa port, Yemen being refused permission to leave despite having …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct live firing practice from 1500 to 0300 UTC from the 30th of April …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct live firing practice from 0300 - 1700 UTC from the 01st - 02nd, …

Attempted Robbery on an Oil Platform, Bay of Campeche.

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a Panama-flagged offshore oil platform located off Dos Bacos, Cuidad Del Carmen, Mexico. …

Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Singapore Strait. A crew member discovered …

UKMTO Notice - Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct live surface and subsurface firing between the 24th April 2025 at 03:00 UTC …

Attempted Robbery on a Container Ship, Indonesia

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a berthed container ship in Jakarta, Indonesia. The crew spotted one person attempting …

Attempted Robbery on a Container Ship, Abidjan

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a Singapore-flagged container ship while anchored at Abidjan anchorage, Ivory Coast (exact time …