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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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Robbery on an Offshore Supply Vessel, Mexico
Issued: 3 days, 4 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
15 Oct 2024 - 01:00 CW Alert 007- (Oct 24) Americas Robbery ROBBERS CLOSED SOURCE
It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard an offshore supply vessel that was operating near FPSO MIAMTE, approximately 5nm Northeast of Sanchez Magallanes, Mexico. Four robbers armed with pistols boarded from a small fishing boat and stole crew belongings and the vessel’s properties, including self-contained breathing apparatus. The crew have been reported as safe. Two other vessels have also reported seeing the small craft in the area. UPDATE: Further information has been received informing that while held at gun point, the robbers demanded the crew access their online banking and transfer funds into another account.

Vessel approached, Gulf of Aden

It has been reported that a vessel has been approached approximately 50nm South of Aden, Yemen. A craft with three personnel onboard came to within …

Attack on a tanker, Gulf of Aden

It has been reported that the UKMTO have been made aware of a possible attack on a tanker heard over VHF 53nm Southwest of Aden …

Vessel Approached by two small boats, Gulf of Aden

It has been reported that a vessel was approached by two black and white craft to a distance of 0.5nm with eight persons in military …

Robbery on a container ship Manila, Philippines

It has been reported that the duty watchkeeper onboard a container ship whilst anchored at Manila Bay anchorage, Philippines noticed that the vessel's safety store …

Robbery on a container ship Manila, Philippines

It has been reported that five robbers boarded an anchored container ship through the hawse pipe at Manila Bay anchorage, Philippines. The robbers were noticed …

Irregular activity, Red Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that they were made aware of an entity declaring itself to be the Yemeni authorities ordering a vessel …

Cargo vessel struck by an aerial drone, Indian Ocean

Open-source reports state that a Maltese-flagged cargo vessel was struck by a drone whilst underway in the Indian Ocean (exact time and location of the …

Attempted Robbery on a tanker, Indonesia

It is reported that four robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker whilst anchored at Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. They threatened and took a member of …

GNSS Interference Report

USER: USCG LANTAREA was notified by the Health, Safety, Security, Quality, and Environmental (HSSQE) Manager for Seabulk that the U.S. flagged M/V GREEN COVE (IMO …

Hijacking of a fishing vessel, Indian Ocean

It has been reported that an incident has occurred on an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel whilst underway 90nm Northeast of Eyl, Somalia. Initial reports are stating …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that live weapon firing will be conducted on the 21st and 22nd of November 2023. Safety range: 14000 …

Mica Centre issue warning to Israeli affiliated vessels in the Red Sea

The Mica Centre have issued a warning to Israeli-affiliated vessels crossing the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Mica Centre state that these vessels …

Robbery on a tanker, Indonesia

It has been reported that crew members observed unauthorised persons on the deck of a tanker whilst berthed at Wharf 106, Belawan Port, Indonesia. They …

Cargo vessel seized, Red Sea

The UKMTO has reported that they are aware of an incident approximately 50NM West of Hodeidah, Yemen. UPDATE 1: Company Security Officer reports they lost …

Incident involving a bulk carrier, Ukraine

Information has been received stating that the Master of a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier reported being attacked whilst underway, after departing Pivdennyi, Ukraine (exact position and …

Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Peru

It has been reported that two robbers armed with a gun boarded a Bulk Carrier whilst anchored at Callao anchorage, Peru and stole ship's stores …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that firing practice with Live ammunition will be conducted on the 17th and 18th of November 2023. Safety …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline.

It has been reported by the UKMTO that live missile firing will be conducted between 03:00 to 05:00 UTC between 15 and 17 November 2023, …

Attempted robbery on a tanker, Indonesia

It has been reported that three robbers armed with a knife managed to board an anchored product tanker at Belawan anchorage, Indonesia. The alert duty …

UKMTO Notice - Electronic Interference

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Masters who experience disruption to electronic navigation systems (GPS/AIS/other PNT) anywhere within the UKMTO Voluntary Reporting Area …

Suspicious approach on a Merchant Vessel

A Company Security Officer has informed the UKMTO that a vessel was approached to within 0.5nm by four armed personal on a small vessel 80nm …