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Attack on a Cargo Ship, Romania
Issued: 1 day, 3 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-10-05 08:57:00 CWD Notification 002 - (Oct 26) Europe OSINT Military OPEN SOURCE
It has been reported that a ST Kitts and Nevis-flagged cargo ship was attacked and sunk by up-to two Russian drones whilst underway off Romania (exact location not specified). The initial attack had caused a fire onboard, eventual leading to the vessel sinking. Romanian authorities said that while eleven crew had been rescued, there were two fatalities, three casualties, and one crew member still missing.
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UAV Strike on Cargo Vessel, Novorossiysk, Russia

Open-sources have reported that a cargo vessel was struck by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle whilst transiting the Black Sea en route to Trabzon, Türkiye (exact …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
UAV Strike on Cargo Vessel, Novorossiysk, Russia

Open-sources have reported that a Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel was struck by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle whilst transiting the Black Sea off Novorossiysk, Russia (exact time …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on Research Vessel, Papua New Guinea

It has been reported that a French-flagged research vessel was boarded by up to seven robbers whilst anchored off Wewak, East Sepik Province, Papua New …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
F-16 Engagement of Maritime Drone, Neptun Deep Gas Field, Romania

Open-sources have reported that two Romanian Air Force F-16 aircraft were scrambled after a small maritime drone carrying explosives was detected drifting in Romania's Exclusive …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Hijacking on a Tanker, Gulf of Aden

It has been reported that a tanker has issued a distress call on VHF Channel 16 whilst underway Westbound in the IRTC, approximately 136nm East …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Attack on Vessel, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO have reported that a vessel has been attacked whilst conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz (exact time not specified). The …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Houthi UAV Attack on Jizan Port and Aramco Refinery, Saudi Arabia

It has been reported that Houthi forces launched a UAV attack targeting Jizan Port and an Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia (exact time not specified). …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
UAV Strike on Cargo Vessel, Odessa, Ukraine

It has been reported that a Liberia-flagged cargo vessel was struck by a Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle whilst transiting off Odessa, Ukraine (exact time and …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Port, Mediterranean Sea

It has been reported that an Israeli military helicopter conducted a missile strike on Gaza Port (exact time not specified). According to the Israeli Defence …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Hijack of Cargo Vessel, Mareeyo, Somalia

The UKMTO have reported that a cargo vessel has been hijacked whilst transiting approximately 4nm south of Mareeyo, Somalia (approximate position). The Company Security Officer …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Attack on Cargo Vessel, Al Mukha, Yemen

The UKMTO have reported that a cargo vessel has been attacked whilst located approximately 40nm southeast of Al Mukha, Yemen (exact position not specified). Local …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Multiple Unknown Projectile Strike on Two Bulk Carriers, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier was struck by five unknown projectiles whilst transiting approximately 21 nm from Novorossiysk, Russia (exact time and …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
UAV Discovery, Neptun Deep Gas Field, Romania

It has been reported that an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle has been discovered drifting at sea in close proximity to the Neptun Deep offshore gas project …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Drone Strike on Tanker, Novorossiysk, Russia

The Master of a Liberian-flagged tanker has reported that the vessel was struck by a drone whilst drifting after completing loading operations near CPC Terminal, …

Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago View with map
Attempted Robbery on Offshore Support Vessel, Abidjan Anchorage

It has been reported that an offshore support vessel was boarded whilst at anchor at the Abidjan Anchorage, Côte d'Ivoire. One perpetrator boarded the vessel …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map
UAV Strike on Cargo Vessel, Odessa Port, Ukraine

Open-sources have reported that a Togo flagged cargo vessel was struck by a Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle whilst berthed at Odessa port, Ukraine (exact time …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map
Attack on Bulk Carrier, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO have reported that a Bulk Carrier has been attacked whilst transiting the Strait of Hormuz (exact position not specified). The vessel was struck …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map
Attack on bulk carrier, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO have reported that a bulk carrier has been attacked whilst transiting in the Strait of Hormuz near Kumzar, Oman (exact position not specified). …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map
Attack on Two ADNOC Vessels, Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has reported that two vessels operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) were attacked whilst …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map
Russian Drone Strikes on Reni and Izmail ports, Ukraine

Open-sources have reported that Russian forces conducted drone strikes targeting Ukrainian naval facilities and port infrastructure at the ports of Reni and Izmail on the …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map
Ukrainian Drone Assault on Russian Warships and Grain Terminals, Novorossiysk, Russia

Open-sources have reported that Ukraine launched a drone assault targeting Russian warships and grain export terminals at Novorossiysk port, Russia (exact time not specified, approximate …

Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago View with map