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Attempted robbery on a drill ship, Malacca Straits
Issued: 1 day, 22 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.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Activity, Gulf of Aden

It has been reported that a possible Unmanned Aerial Vehicle was spotted by a vessel underway in the Gulf of Aden approximately 138nm of Mukallah, …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline.

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct depth charge live firing practice from 0100 - 1700 UTC from 17 - …

Suspicious approach on a bulk carrier, Red Sea

It has been reported that a merchant vessel has been approached by four boats in the Red Sea. The small crafts came to within 400m …

Attack on a bulk carrier, Red Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that there is an ongoing incident approximately 100nm Northwest of Saleef, Yemen (exact location not specified). The authorities …

Suspicious approach on a bulk carrier, Southern Red Sea

The UKMTO have received a report of an incident, approximately 57nm North-northwest of Assab, Eritrea. The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE 1: The Master reported …

Attack on a bulk carrier, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have issued a notice informing that they are aware of an incident approximately 95nm Southeast of Aden. The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE …

Robbery on a supply vessel, Angola

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a supply vessel whilst anchored at Soyo outer anchorage, Angola (exact time not specified). …

Attempted robbery on a tanker, Bangladesh

It has been reported that the deck officer onboard a tanker anchored at Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh identified a small radar target close to the vessel. …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline.

It has been reported by the UKMTO that live weapon firing will be conducted on the 16th, 17th and 18th of January 2024. Safety range: …

Suspicious approach on a cargo vessel, Red Sea

It has been reported to the UKMTO that there has been an approach on a merchant vessel involving two small craft 23 NM North West …

Missile fired towards USS Laboon, Red Sea

Open source reports state that the Houthis fired an anti-ship cruise missile towards the USS Laboon, which was operating in the Red Sea (exact location …

Attempted robbery on a tanker, Indonesia

It has been reported that the duty security patrol onboard a tanker anchored at Dumai anchorage, Indonesia, noticed five unauthorised persons attempting to board the …

Attack on a tanker, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have issued a notice informing that they are aware of an incident approximately 90nm Southeast of Aden, Yemen. UPDATE 1: The Master has …

Suspicious Approach on a vessel, Gulf of Aden

It has been reported to the UKMTO that there have been multiple reports of small boats approaching merchant shipping approximately 80nm South East of Aden, …

Joint Statement on Strikes against Houthi Military Targets, Yemen

The UKMTO have issued a notice stating that they are aware of the Joint Statement on strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-on-strikes-against-ho... Vessels …

Two Yemeni Fishing boats Hijacked, Indian Ocean

It has been reported that two Yemeni Fishing boats were hijacked near Maraya on the Somali coast. UPDATE: Further investigations have provided no further information …

Tanker boarded, Gulf of Oman

The UKMTO have reported that a vessel has been boarded by unauthorised persons 50nm East of Sohar, Oman. The Company Security Officer informed the UKMTO …

Ballistic Missile Strike, Gulf of Aden

Open source reports state that the Houthis fired an anti-ship ballistic missile into the international shipping lanes in the Gulf of Aden. A merchant vessel …

Attack on a bulk carrier, Southern Red Sea

It has been reported that a vessel was attacked whilst underway approximately 13nm Southwest of Dhubab, Yemen. Three small boats reportedly fired two projectiles at …

Attempted Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that the crew sighted five robbers, one armed with a knife in the engine room of a Panama flagged Bulk Carrier …

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle activity reported, Red Sea

The UKMTO have reported that an incident has occurred 50nm West of Hodeidah, Yemen (exact location not specified).The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE 1: The …