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Attempted robbery on a drill ship, Malacca Straits
Issued: 1 day, 15 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
27 Mar 2024 - 08:54 CW Alert 030- (Mar 24) Southeast Asia Robbery ROBBERS IMB
It has been reported that while a drill ship under tow by an offshore tug, the Master of the tug reported seeing some perpetrators in a small boat come alongside. The Master of the vessel immediately requested assistance from the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre who contacted the MMEA and a patrol boat was dispatched to vessels position. A search was carried out around the drill ship and no perpetrators were found. The vessel has continued to her next port of call.

Robbery on a supply vessel, Angola

It has been reported that robbers managed to board an anchored supply vessel at Luanda anchorage, Angola. The ISPS watchman noticed a small canoe approximately …

Drone strikes Russian Oil Refinery, Black Sea

Open source reports state that an explosion and subsequent fire broke out at the Rosneft refinery at Tuapse port, Russia in the early hours of …

Attack on a bulk carrier, Red Sea

It has been reported by the Master of a tanker underway in the Red Sea, that a broadcast was heard over VHF Channel 16 from …

Robbery on a Tanker, India

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a tanker whilst anchored at Kakinada anchorage, India. The Officer Of the Watch observed …

Attack on a container vessel, Gulf of Aden

It has been reported by the UKMTO that they have received information of an attack approximately 45nm South of Aden, Yemen (Exact position not specified). …

Suspicious Approach on a Vessel, Arabian Sea

It has been reported that has been a suspicious approach on a vessel in the Arabian Sea approximately 468nm Northwest of Male, Maldives. A ladder …

Attempted Robbery on a vessel, Togo

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a vessel anchored at Lome anchorage, Togo. Duty crewman had spotted a a …

GNSS Interference Report

USER: Vessel underway from Jubail to Fujairah. Vessel experienced loss of GPS two times in less than 24 hours while in transit in Persian Gulf. …

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle activity reported, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have reported that unmanned aerial vehicle activity has been identified in the vicinity of 46nm South of Mocha, Yemen. Authorities are investigating.

GNSS Interference Report

USER: -At 23/01/2024 15:20:00LMT an alarm sounded on No2 GPS stating (no position fixing) and a message appeared stating that it was unsafe for navigation. …

GNSS Interference Report

USER: Reporting loss of GPS at Jizan DW channel entrance. NAVCEN: The GPS Operations Center reviewed the GPS Constellation and Control Segment, there are no …

Attack on US Military cargo vessel

Open source reports state that a spokesperson for the Houthi movement has reported that they have carried out an attack against an American Military cargo …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Weapon Firing, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that live weapon firing will be conducted on the 23rd and the 24th of January 2024. Safety range: …

Suspicious Approach on a Merchant Vessel, Gulf of Oman

It has been reported that there has been a suspicious approach on a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman. A small boat came to …

Explosion at Novatek Baltic Sea Terminal, Russia

Open source reports state that a fire has broken out at a Novatek's gas terminal situated in Ust-Luga port, Russia. Locals reported to of heard …

GNSS Interference Report

USER: Vessel is fitted with 2 GPS equipment (FURUNO GP-150). Both GPS appear to be jammed in Jizan area (Saudi Arabia) due to proximity of …

Attack on a tanker, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have received a report of an attack on a vessel 110nm Southeast of Aden, Yemen. The authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to …

Attack on a bulk carrier, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have received a report of an attack on a vessel 85nm Southeast of Ash Shihr, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. UPDATE 1: A further …

GNSS Interference Report

USER: When vessel was approaching the port of Haifa, Israel disruptions of both GPS/GNSS signal occurred. At first it was intermittent and as vessel progressed …

Attack on a bulk carrier, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have received a report of an attack 60nm Southeast of Aden, Yemen. The Master reports that the vessel has been hit on the …

Suspicious approach on a vessel, Red Sea

It has been reported that a suspicious approach occurred on a vessel whilst underway approximately 15nm Southwest of Mocha, Yemen. The vessel reported that they …