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Maritime Incident involving a Fishing Vessel, Somalia
Issued: 1 day, 6 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-05-15 05:45:00 CW Alert 021- (May 26) Indian Ocean Maritime incident TBC MSCIO
The MSCIO have received a report that a high-speed boat stopped a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Aden (exact position not specified). Weapons resembling AK-47 rifles were observed onboard the small craft. Operation ATALANTA is investigating. Vessels operating in the area are advised to maintain heightened vigilance, adhere to BMP-MS guidance, and report any suspicious activity or relevant information to MSCIO and UKMTO.
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Incident involving an LNG Tanker, Mediterranean Sea

It has been reported that an explosion occurred on a Russian-flagged LNG carrier approximately 20nm East of Malta. Reports state that a series of explosions …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Aerial Attack on Novorossiysk Port, Russia

Open-sources have reported that Novorossiysk Port, Russia, was the target of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle attack from Ukraine (exact time not specified). The UAV's mostly …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Tanker Attacked, Bahrain

It has been reported by the UKMTO that a U.S- flagged tanker has been struck by two unknown projectiles whilst in the Port of Bahrain …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Attack on Vessel, United Arab Emirates

The UKMTO has reported a projectile has landed near a vessel approximately 35nm west of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (Exact location not specified). Reports state …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Oil Tanker Intercepted and Detained by Belgium Navy, Belgium

Open-sources have reported that a Guinea-flagged oil tanker has been intercepted and detained by the Belgium special forces, in the North Sea (Exact time and …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Warning Area extended into the Eastern Mediterranean

The MICA Center has reported significant military activity in the following areas: Arabian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz, and the northern …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Waterborne Attack on a Tanker, Gulf of Oman

It has been reported that there has been an attack on a vessel approximately 50nm north of Muscat in the Gulf of Oman (Exact location …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Tanker Receives Damage, Strait of Hormuz

It has been reported that a Palau-flagged oil tanker has taken damage approximately 5nm north of Khasab Port (exact time not specified). Reports indicate that …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Attack on a Vessel, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO has reported that a vessel has been struck approximately 17nm northwest of Mina Saqr, United Arab Emirates (Exact location not specified). Reports state …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Vessel Struck, Gulf of Oman

US Central Command have reported that an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette was struck by U.S Forces in the Gulf of Oman (Exact time not specified). Reports …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Drone Strike on the Port of Duqm, Oman

It has been reported that there has been a drone attack on the port of Duqm (Exact time not specified). Reports state that one drone …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
UKMTO Advisory - Caution regarding military action in the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea and the Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO has reported significant military activity in the following areas; Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea and the Strait of Hormuz. Mariners …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Israeli and US Missile Strikes on Iran

Open-sources have reported that the U.S and Israeli's have launched what it has called a “pre-emptive attack” against Iran (exact location not specified). U.S President, …

Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 4 weeks ago View with map