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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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Hijacking of a fishing vessel, Gulf of Aden
Issued: 2 days, 18 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
29 Nov 2023 - 11:06 CW Alert 030- (Nov 23) Indian Ocean Hijack TBC CLOSED SOURCE
It has been reported that an incident has occurred on an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel whilst operating off Qandala, Somalia. The reports state that up to eight perpetrators armed with AK-47 rifles and RPG's, hijacked the vessel after it had engaged in Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing in the area.

Passenger boats attacked, Nigeria

Exact time and location of incident not specified. Reports have been received stating that two passenger boats were attacked whilst underway from Abonema to Kula …

Robbery on a container ship, Philippines

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a Liberia-flagged container ship while anchored at Manila anchorage, Philippines. The Master confirmed that …

Vessel approached, North of Khasab, Oman

It has been reported that a vessel was approached by three small craft, whilst underway approximately 14nm North-northeast of Khasab, Oman. The Master reported that …

Robbery on a chemical tanker, Peru

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a chemical tanker whilst anchored at Callao Anchorage, Peru. One robber boarded the tanker and unlashed …

Attempted robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

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

Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a Panama-flagged bulk carrier while anchored and conducting a bunkering operation off the coast …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

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

Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a bulk carrier while underway North of Pulau Cula, Singapore Strait. Four perpetrators armed …

Robbery on a barge towed by a tug, Singapore Straits

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, …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Arabian Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Firing practice by Korean Naval units will be conducted on the 31 of May 2023 from 0600 …

Odesa port struck by projectiles, Black Sea

Open-source reports state that Russia's Defence Ministry have claimed the Ukrainian landing ship, Yuri Olefirenko was destroyed following a high-precision strike at Odessa port (the …

Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a bulk carrier between 0300 LT and 0700 LT in the Singapore Strait. It was noticed …

Failed attack on a Russian Naval vessel, Black Sea

It has been reported that an attempt to attack the Russian Naval vessel Ivan Khurs approximately 75nm North East of the Bosporus Strait by Ukrainian …

Robbery on a tanker, India

It has been reported that a berthed tanker at Chittagong, Bangladesh, was boarded by up to eight robbers armed with knives. The crew were alerted …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Red Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that firing practice will be carried out from 23 to 24 May 2023 in an area bounded by …

Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

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

Robbery on a bulk carrier, Vietnam

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a bulk carrier whilst anchored at Phu My Anchorage, Vietnam. Robbers were able to board the …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Weapon Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Live weapon firing will be conducted on 18 and 19 May 2023. In position: 25-05.88N 062-22.27E. Safety …

Drifting sea mine detected, Black Sea

It has been reported that the Romanian authorities have detected a drifting sea mine, approximately 9nm off Sulina, Romania. Due to the currents and the …

UKMTO Notice - Military firing practice with live ammunition, Pakistan coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that firing Practice with live ammunition will be conducted on 16 and 17 May 2023 in position: 24-48.38N …

Attempted robbery on a barge under tow from a tug, Singapore Strait.

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a barge while under tow by a Singapore-flagged tug in the Westbound Lane …