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Seizure of Tanker by Iranian Naval Forces, Gulf of Oman
Issued: 1 day, 8 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-05-09 00:01:00 CWD Notification 007- (May 26) Indian Ocean OSINT Military OSINT
Open-sources have reported that a Barbados-flagged tanker has been boarded and seized by naval commandos of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army whilst operating in the Gulf of Oman (exact time and position not specified). Iran disclosed that the tanker was "attempting to disrupt oil exports and the interests of the Iranian nation." The tanker appears to be managed by a Chinese company, according to shipping databases. The state-run Islamic Republic News Agency stated that the tanker was carrying Iranian oil, but that it had sought to "exploit regional conditions," without elaborating. The vessel has been escorted to an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman.
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Attempted Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a Singapore-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Eastbound Lane of the Traffic …

Issued: 2 months, 1 week ago View with map
Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Duty …

Issued: 2 months, 1 week ago View with map
Maritime Incident Involving Local Fishing Fleet, Ghana

It has been reported by the IMB that there has been a maritime incident off the coast of Senya Beraku, Ghana( exact time and location …

Issued: 2 months, 1 week ago View with map
U.S. Forces seize a tanker, Indian Ocean

Open-sources have reported that U.S Forces have seized a Cook Islands flagged tanker in the Indian Ocean (exact time not specified). U.S. military forces conducted …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
UAV Strike on Odesa Port, Ukraine

Open-sources have reported that Odesa Port, Ukraine, was the target of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle attack from Russia (exact position not specified). The Deputy Prime …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
UAV Strike on Sevastopol Port, Crimea

Open-sources have reported that Sevastopol Port, Crimea was the target of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle attack from Ukraine (exact time not specified). The reports state …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on a Container Ship, Philippines

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a Marshall Islands flagged container ship while at anchor in Manila, Philippines. Reports state …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Maritime Incident Involving a Tug, Bab El Mandeb

The UKMTO have received a report that a Saint Kitts flagged tug was attacked while underway 70NM south of Aden. One small craft with five …

Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
UAV Strike, Taman Port Terminal, Russia

Open sources have reported that the Taman port oil terminal, Russia was attacked by unmanned ariel vehicles (exact time not specified). Initial reports state that …

Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
U.S. Forces seize a Tanker, Indian Ocean

Open-sources have reported that U.S Forces conducted a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boarding of a crude oil tanker in the Indian Ocean (exact time and …

Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Attack on a vessel, Somalia

The MSICO have received reports from local forces that an Iranian-flagged vessel was attacked by two small craft approximately 19nm East of Kabal, Somalia. The …

Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on Oil Platforms, Mexico

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on board an oil platform operating in the Bay of Campeche, Mexico. It is reported …

Issued: 3 months ago View with map
U.S. Forces seize a tanker, Indian Ocean

Open-sources have reported that U.S Forces have seized a Panama flagged tanker in the Indian Ocean (exact time not specified). U.S. military forces conducted a …

Issued: 3 months ago View with map
Pirate Action Group operating off Somalia

It has been reported that a group of armed perpetrators have taken to sea off the Duradura Coast, Somalia (Exact time and location not specified). …

Issued: 3 months ago View with map
Three U.S. Sanctioned Tankers Seized, India

Open-sources have reported that three U.S. sanctioned tankers have been intercepted by the Indian Coast Guard approximately 100 nm off Mumbai, India (exact position and …

Issued: 3 months ago View with map
Unexploded Drone in Tukish Waters

Open-sources have reported that local Turkish fishermen spotted an unmanned aerial vehicle in the water off Karaburun, Turkish waters (exact location not specified). Reports state …

Issued: 3 months ago View with map
Attempted Robbery On a FPSO, Angola.

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading unit approximately 50 NM West of the …

Issued: 3 months ago View with map
Vessel Approached, Persian Gulf

The UKMTO have received a report from the Master of a vessel, stating that they had been hailed on VHF by a large number of …

Issued: 3 months ago View with map
Iranian drone downed by U.S. Forces, Arabian Sea

It has been reported on open-sources that an Iranian Shahed-139 drone suspiciously approached the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, United States-flagged aircraft carrier, before being shot down …

Issued: 3 months ago View with map
Robbery on a Container Ship, Papua New Guinea

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a container ship whilst anchored in Port Rabaul Anchorage, Papua New Guinea . Further …

Issued: 3 months ago View with map
Pirate Action Group sighted, Gabon

It has been reported that there is an increased risk of piracy from a possible Pirate Action Group, currently operating off Gabon. It was reported …

Issued: 3 months, 1 week ago View with map