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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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UKMTO Notice - Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline
Issued: 2 days, 14 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2025-04-23 23:35:00 CW Alert 024- (Apr 25) Indian Ocean Advisory Military UKMTO
It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct live surface and subsurface firing between the 24th April 2025 at 03:00 UTC to the 25th April 2025 at 16:00 UTC in the following area: 24-05.00N 066-32.00E 24-05.00N 061-50.00E 23-10.00N 061-50.00E 23-10.00N 066-32.00E Ships and craft are to keep well clear of assigned danger area on above specified schedule. All vessels in the vicinity are advised to remain vigilant and requested to report any incidents to UKMTO. All vessels are requested to inform UKMTO if any interference is noted on Radios/Radars/GPS.

Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a Norway-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Phillip Channel. Duty crew spotted four robbers …

GNSS Interference Report

USER: Please note that Vsl’s both GPS are showing intermittent alert as ‘215:Differential Integrity Status’ since the time Vsl entered Arabian Gulf Area. 1st alert …

Cargo Ship Boarded, West of Bata, Equatorial Guinea

It has been reported that a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship was boarded whilst underway approximately 55nm west of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. Three armed individuals were discovered …

UKMTO Notice - Military Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct live firing practice from 0400 - 1700 UTC from the 03rd - 07th, …

UKMTO Notice - Live Firing Exercise, Oman Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that Naval ships will conduct missile firing between 0400 UTC to 1400 UTC 02 February 2025 in the …

Attempted robbery on a tanker, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a Panama-flagged tanker whilst underway in the Eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme, Singapore …

Kidnapping onboard a Fishing Vessel, Gabon

It has been reported that there has been a kidnapping onboard a fishing vessel off Libreville, Gabon (exact location not specified). While operating 15nm from …

UKMTO Notice - Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been advised that Naval ships will conduct live surface firing practice between 0500-1000UTC on 30th and 31st January 2025 in the area bounded …

Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a Panama-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. One robber was spotted …

UKMTO Notice - Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that the Pakistani Navy have notified that Naval ships will conduct live surface and subsurface firing between 0300 …

Attempted robbery on a tanker, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a Greek-flagged tanker whilst underway in the Eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme, Singapore …

Robbery on a tanker, India

It has been reported that a robbery occurred on an India-flagged tanker whilst anchored at OPL Kakinada. Two perpetrators have been confirmed with unsecured items …

Robbery onboard a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a St Kitts Nevis-flagged bulk carrier while underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore …

Attempted robbery onboard a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

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

VHF Challenges on Merchant Vessels, Iran

It has been reported by the UKMTO that there have been several incidents in which merchant vessels have received VHF radio challenges and requests to …

Suspicious Approach 86nm Northeast of Ras Tanurah, Saudi Arabi

It has been reported that a Ro-Ro Vessel was approached by a small military craft whilst underway approximately 86nm Northeast of Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia. …

Attempted robbery on a bulk carrier, Indonesia

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier whilst anchored in Balikpapan Anchorage, Indonesia. The Duty Crew …

UKMTO Notice - Live Firing Exercise, Pakistan Coastline

It has been reported by the UKMTO that the Pakistani Navy have notified that Naval ships will conduct live surface and subsurface firing between 0300 …

Robbery on a tanker, Indonesia

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a United Kingdom-flagged tanker whilst anchored east in Balikpapan. Duty crew discovered a broken …

Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported, that there has been a robbery on a Portugal-flagged bulk carrier while underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Crew sighted …

Attempted robbery onboard a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait

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