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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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Robbery on a barge towed by a tug, Singapore Straits
Issued: 1 day, 5 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
28 May 2023 - 15:59 CW Alert 016- (May 23) Southeast Asia Robbery ROBBERS IFC
It has been reported that the crew on a tug observed three robbers boarding the barge she was towing whilst transiting south of Tanjung Piai, Malaysia in the Singapore Straits. The Master reported that a quantity of scrap metal was stolen. The vessel did not require assistance and continued on her passage to Malaysia.

Drifting mine destroyed off Bulgaria

Open source reports state that a drifting mine was destroyed by the Bulgarian Navy approximately 200 metres off the Black Sea coastal village of Tyulenovo, …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Red Sea

The UKMTO have received information that live firing practice will be carried out from 22 to 26 January 2023 in the area bounded by the …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Oman Coast

It has been reported by the UKMTO that a naval exercise will be conducted from 22nd to the 31st of January 2023. As part of …

Attempted robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that five perpetrators, armed with knives, were discovered in the engine room of a Marshall Island flagged bulk carrier whilst underway …

Robbery on a tanker, India

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a chemical tanker while anchored at Kandla Anchorage, India. Three perpetrators boarded the tanker …

Attempted robbery on a container ship, Colombia

It has been reported that three perpetrators managed to board a container ship whilst underway approximately 20.5nm South West of Cartagena, Colombia. The alarm was …

Approach on a cargo vessel, Gulf of Guinea

The IMB have received a report that a vessel was approached whilst underway approximately 27nm Northwest of Sao Tome and Principe. The report states that …

Attempted robbery on a cargo ship, Peru

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on an anchored cargo vessel at Callao Anchorage, Peru. Four robbers were spotted boarding the vessel …

Robbery on a barge under tow from a tug, Singapore Straits

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a barge under tow by a Malaysia flagged tug in the Westbound lane of the Traffic …

Robbery on a barge being towed by a tug, Singapore Straits

It has been reported that three robbers were seen boarding a Singaporean-flagged barge while being towed by a tug in the Westbound lane of the …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that live missile firing practise will take place between 0515 to 0815 UTC on 02 and 06 Jan …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

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

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Red Sea

The UKMTO have received information that firing practice will be conducted from 01 to 05 January 2023 in the area bounded by the following coordinates: …

Robbery on a supply vessel, Gulf of Mexico

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a supply vessel operating approximately 30nm off the Northern coast of Cuida Del Carmen, …

Robbery on an offshore supply vessel, Gulf of Mexico

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on an offshore supply vessel approximately 30nm North of Cuida Del Carmen, Gulf of Mexico. The perpetrators …

Robbery on a tanker, India

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a tanker whilst anchored at Kandla Anchorage, India. Seven robbers were able to board the tanker …

Robbery on a tanker, Peru

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on an anchored tanker in Callao Anchorage, Peru. Five perpetrators armed with knives gained access …

Robbery on a vehicle carrier, Peru

It has been reported that two robbers armed with knives managed to board a vehicle carrier whilst anchored at Callao anchorage, Peru using the hawse …

Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Straits

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a Marshall Islands flagged bulk carrier, while underway in Eastbound Lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme …

Passenger vessel hijacked, Gulf of Guinea

It has been reported by MDAT-GoG that a passenger vessel has been hijacked whilst underway approximately 55nm northwest of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. UPDATE 1: It …

Tanker fired upon whilst underway, Gulf of Guinea

It has been reported that a tanker has been fired upon whilst underway approximately 103nm west of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. UPDATE: The MDAT-GoG have confirmed …