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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, 17 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.

Tanker seized by Iranian Forces, Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. Naval Forces Central Command have confirmed that a Panama-flagged oil tanker has been seized by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp whilst underway …

UKMTO Notice - Live Weapon Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

The UKMTO have received information that live weapon firing will be in progress from 05 to 06 May 2023 between 0300 and 1000 UTC in …

Attack on a bulk carrier, Gabon

The IMB have reported that a bulk carrier has been boarded whilst anchored at Owendo inner anchorage, Gabon. The Chief Officer has confirmed that three …

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 …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Weapon Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Live weapon firing will be conducted on 02 and 03 MAY 2023. In position: 25-05.88N 062-22.27E. Safety …

Attempted robbery on a tanker, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that four robbers managed to board a tanker whilst underway in the East bound lane, Singapore Strait. The alarm was raised …

Robbery on a container vessel, Philippines

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a container vessel whilst anchored at Manila Bay Anchorage, Philippines. Two robbers were able to board …

Attempted robbery on a cargo vessel, Nigeria

The MDAT-GoG have received a report that an attempted robbery occurred on a cargo vessel whilst alongside at Tin-can berth number nine, Five Star Terminal, …

Incident involving a motor yacht, Southeast Yemen

The UKMTO have been informed by the Master of a motor yacht that they are under attack approximately 18nm South of Nishtun, Yemen. Three boats …

Tanker detained by Iranian Forces, Gulf of Oman

It has been reported that a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker has been detained by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp whilst underway approximately 80nm Northeast of …

Robbery on a container ship, Peru

It has been reported that robbers managed to board container vessel whilst anchored at Callao anchorage, Peru. They tied up two duty crew, stole their …

Robbery on a tanker, Philippines

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a tanker while anchored at Sangley Point Anchorage, Cavite, Philippines. Two perpetrators managed to …

Robbery on a crew boat, Angola

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a crew boat whilst anchored at Luanda anchorage, Angola. Robbers were able to board the vessel …

Robbery on a tanker, India

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on an anchored tanker at Kandla anchorage, India. Crew onboard noticed that ships cargo equipment had gone …

Attempted Robbery on an oil platform, Malaysia

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on an oil platform 0.7 nm Northeast of the Tanjung Langsat Harbour Jetty, Malaysia. …

Attempted robbery on a container vessel, Panama

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a container vessel whilst anchored at Panama East Anchorage, Panama. A number of robbers were …

Robbery on a barge under tow from a tug, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a barge under tow by a Malaysian-flagged tug in the Westbound Lane of the Traffic Separation …

Attempted robbery on a cargo vessel, Angola

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a cargo vessel whilst anchored at Luanda anchorage, Angola. One robber gained access …

Robbery on a bulk carrier, India

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a bulk carrier while berthed at Port of Haldia, India. A number of perpetrators …

Robbery on a tanker, Indonesia

It has been reported that two robbers were observed near the paint locker by the duty watch on an anchored tanker at Belawan anchorage, Indonesia. …

Robbery on a container vessel, Vietnam

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a drifting container vessel at Ho Chi Minh Anchorage, Vietnam. Robbers were able to board the …