UKMTO has received multiple reports from master of small craft acting suspiciously in the vicinity of the Gulf of Aden. Masters are encouraged to report any irregular activity to UKMTO. This security information is in force until 09.00 UTC on the 2nd of December 2023.…
UKMTO has received a report of one (1) craft with three (3) person onboard approach a MV to 0.6 nm in position 12°15’N 045°02’E, 50 nm South of Aden in Yemen. The craft followed the MV for one hour before changing direction and proceeding away…
UKMTO was aware that a vessel was boarded by unauthorised persons in position 12°09’N 044°16’E, 53 nm South West of Aden in Yemen. Vessels in the vicinity are advise to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO. Source: UKMTO
UKMTO was aware of an incident in position 14°50’N 041°55’E, 50 nm West of Hodeidah (Yemen). Company Security Officer (CSO) reports they lost communications with the vessel, believed to have been boarded by unauthorised persons. CSO reports that the vessel has been taken to Hodeidah.…
UKMTO was aware of an incident in the vicinity of 24°01’N 058°50’E approximately 28nm North East of Muscat, Oman. Shots fired, incident is over, Vessel and crew are safe. Source: UKMTO
A MV was attached at 22:45 UTC, on the 30th of June, at Douala Anchorage. A number of individuals, boarded the vessel and abducted some members of the crew. Remaining crew and vessel are now safe and local authorities are investigating the incident. Source: MDAT-GoG
UKMTO has been made aware of a suspicious approach 21nm south of Port Saleef in Yemen. Vessel was approached by two (2) small crafts, closest point of approach 50m port side. Weapons sighted on small craft, no shots were fired. 3-4 POB on each. Vessel…
The bulk carrier GREBE BULKER was reportedly attacked by pirates on 2 May 0030 UTC at Owendo Anchorage, Gabon, in the Gulf of Guinea. According to the report by TradeWinds, 3 crew members were kidnapped, including the captain, the second officer and two lieutenants. The…
The UKMTO has received a report of a vessel under attack in position 15°31’N 052°13’E, 18nm south of Nishtun in Yemen. Shots fired at vessel from three (3) boats with 3-4 POB on each. Source: UKMTO
SINGAPORE/ABIDJAN, April 11 (Reuters) – A Singapore-registered oil tanker was boarded by “unidentified persons” about 300 nautical miles (555 km) off Ivory Coast in the Gulf of Guinea, the city-state’s port authority said. The Gulf of Guinea has become a hotspot for global piracy in…
UKMTO has been made aware of increased Unscrewed Aerial System (UAS) activity in the Northern Indian Ocean. Activity levels are approaching highs last experienced in February 23. All vessels transiting the VRA are advised to exercise caution and report suspicious activity to UKMTO Watchkeepers. Source:…
Pirates boarded a Danish-owned oil tanker sailing in the most dangerous shipping route in the world, forcing its crew to barricade themselves in a safe room. Communication was lost with tanker Monjasa Reformer after it was boarded by five armed pirates in the Gulf of…
