🚨 Maritime Alert The US-flagged sailing vessel LENA RAE (MMSI 368143490) is currently a derelict at 08-47.63S 020-51.43W. Last reported abandoned East of Recife. Mariners in the area should maintain a sharp lookout. #OSINT #MaritimeSecurity #NavWarning

🚨BREAKING: Strait of Hormuz OSINT sources and CENTCOM confirm Iran has begun deploying naval mines via fast attack craft. Multiple merchant vessels disabled by USVs and projectiles. Global oil markets in turmoil as transit drops 80%. #Hormuz #MaritimeSecurity #OOTT #Geopolitics #OSINT

🚨 MARITIME ALERT: Environmental Emergency in the Strait of Sicily The drifting wreck of the Russian LNG tanker #ArcticMetagaz (277m) is currently 25nm ESE of #Linosa and 39nm ENE of #Lampedusa. Abandoned, NUC (Not Under Command), listing 30° to starboard. #OOTT #Shipping #Mediterranean

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⚠️MARITIME WARNING: A 27ft sailboat named MATYRA II is reported drifting unmanned in the Mediterranean between #Menorca and #Sardinia (40-08.33'N, 006-18.65'E). The vessel has a blue hull, broken mast, and blue fenders. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution in the area. #MaritimeSecurity

⚓ MARITIME ADVISORY: Underwater firing exercises scheduled off Visakhapatnam, #India, on March 13, 2026. 📅 Time: 06:30 – 07:30 UTC 📍 Location: East Coast Vessels are advised to keep clear of the designated coordinates. #MaritimeSecurity #India #Visakhapatnam #Shipping #Navarea

Second tanker, the Zefyros (Malta-flagged), also targeted in Iraqi waters near Basra. Reportedly struck by a surface drone during ship-to-ship operations. Thankfully, all 22 crew members are safe. #Zefyros #PersianGulf #MaritimeSecurity #EnergyNews

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Tragedy in Indonesia: At least 18 pilot whales have died after a mass stranding of 55 whales on Mbadokai Beach, Rote Ndao. Local authorities and residents are working tirelessly to rescue the survivors and guide them back to deeper waters. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... #Indonesia #Wildlife

Attack on two oil tankers near Basra / Al-Faw Around 21:40 and 22:15 local time near 🇮🇶 Basra / Al-Faw, tankers were struck by explosive boats. The 🇲🇹 Zefyros (IMO 9515917) and 🇲🇭 Safesea Vishnu (IMO 9327009) suffered fires on board. Crews were evacuated, with at least one 🇮🇳 Indian seafarer killed.

🚨A maritime security incident has been reported in the Strait of Hormuz. A Bulk Carrier is currently adrift and on fire after a security incident approximately 18NM NW of Ra’s ash Shaykh Masud. Exercise extreme caution. #StraitOfHormuz #MaritimeSecurity #Shipping #BreakingNews #UKMTO

🚨 #BREAKING: Oil tanker SafeSea Vishnu attacked in Iraqi waters near Khor Al Zubair. The vessel was struck by an explosive surface drone on March 11. Tragically, 1 crew member is reported dead. #SafeSeaVishnu #MaritimeSecurity

Mapping the invisible war: GPS spoofing explosion in the Strait of Hormuz (Feb vs March 2026). A direct consequence of the recent military escalations in the region. 🚨 #GNSS #Navigation #Security Data from : rfi.stanford.edu

A major political reset in #Madagascar. President Michael #Randrianirina dissolves his cabinet & sacks the PM without a stated reason. Is this a move to stabilize the transition or a tightening of military control? Tensions are rising. #Politics #AfricaNews

📢 NAVAREA III: NATO Operation Sea Guardian Operation Sea Guardian is ongoing in the #Mediterranean to deter terrorism & ensure maritime security. Merchant vessels are encouraged to join the voluntary reporting scheme. shipping.nato.int/nsc/activiti... #MaritimeSecurity #Shipping #NATO

⚠️NAVIGATIONAL WARNING: Fishing boat MAR-32 reported wrecked northeast of Ilha de Marajó, Brazil (00-24.48N 047-50.68W). Mariners are advised to exercise caution in the area. 🛥️🚫 #MaritimeSafety #NavigationalWarning #Brazil #Marajo #Sailing

🚨UKMTO WARNING INCIDENT: ATTACK A cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile 11NM north of Oman (Straits of Hormuz) at 0435 UTC. Fire reported onboard; crew is evacuating and has requested assistance. #MaritimeSecurity #StraitsofHormuz #UKMTO #Shipping Safety

🚨UKMTO reports an attack on a container vessel 25NM NW of Ra’s al Khaymah, UAE. The vessel sustained damage from an unknown projectile, but the Master confirms all crew members are safe. Authorities are currently investigating. #MaritimeSecurity #UAE #Shipping #UKMTO #BreakingNews

The #Liaowang-1, a 30,000-ton Chinese SIGINT vessel commissioned in 2025, is currently operational in the Gulf of #Oman. Its deep neural network algorithms and high-gain antennas enable real-time tracking of ~1,200 aerial targets, providing a critical EM intelligence layer over the theater.

MISSING VESSEL ALERT 🚨 The Italian Coast Guard (IMRCC Rome) is seeking info on the Tunisian fishing boat "NASSIM HASSAN 108/NA". 📍 Last Position: 37° 14' N, 011° 24' E (Feb 24) 👥 On Board: 6 people 🚢 All ships in area: Please keep a sharp lookout. #MaritimeSafety #MissingBoat #Tunisia #CoastGuard

Bulk carrier reports a possible incident (splash, loud bang). Could have been targeted. 36NM north of Abu Dhabi, UAE.

🚨MARITIME SAFETY The merchant vessel INTEGRITY STAR (Flag: Vanuatu) is reported abandoned and drifting at LKP 08°18'S / 062°46'E. ⚠️HAZARD: Total blackout, no AIS, and no navigation lights. All ships in the vicinity: Maintain sharp lookout and report sightings to Reunion MRCC. #MaritimeSafety

🚨MAJOR SEIZURE IN #ANCONA (Italy) Authorities at the Port of Ancona have intercepted a massive arsenal hidden on a passenger ferry! 🚢 🔹 10 Million+ detonators 🔹 314,000 rounds of ammo 🔹 Hidden in a truck bound for Cyprus 🇨🇾 Serious security breach averted. Investigations ongoing. #MaritimeSecurity

This story is based solely on pro-Iran sources and will be deleted if it turns out to be untrue. Which it likely is.

❗️The moment of the strike on an Iranian ship near the port of Bandar Abbas.

A U.S. strike in the Eastern Pacific has killed 6 suspected narco-traffickers, bringing the total death toll from "Operation Southern Spear" to at least 156. This marks the 45th strike since September as the administration ramps up its maritime offensive. #BreakingNews #Pacific #SouthernSpear

⚠️ Sighting Alert: A Portuguese Man o' War (Physalia physalis) was recently spotted off the coast of #Favignana, Sicily. Despite its beauty, its tentacles can reach 40m and are extremely venomous. If you see a blue, sail-like float on the water, stay away and report it! #Sicily #MarineLife #Safety

Strait of Hormuz. The UAE-flagged tugboat MUSAFFAH 2 has reportedly sunk following an attack while on a rescue mission. 4 crew members rescued 3 Indonesian sailors remains missing Search and rescue operations continue. #MaritimeSecurity #Hormuz #Shipping

🚨#BREAKING: Major Iranian missile strike reported on the Haifa Oil Refinery (Bazan) in northern Israel. Thick black smoke and large fires visible across Haifa Bay following multiple impacts. The IRGC claims the attack was a direct retaliation using high-precision missiles. #Israel #Iran #Haifa

Operation on Cable ongoing until further notice within the area bounded by 28-03.96N 017-05.35W,28-02.78N 017-02.81W, 28-04.14N 017-01.81W, and 21-05.46N 017-04.64W. Wide berth requested. #Maritime #LaGomera #Canarie

Indian Fishing Boat Sunk 🚨 An Indian Fishing Boat has sunk at pos: 07° 14' N 077° 01' E. 9 fishermen rescued by MT SOLIS. 2 fishermen remain MISSING. Mariners in the area: Please keep a sharp lookout & assist if possible. Notify MRCC Mumbai immediately. #MaritimeSafety #CoastGuard #SAR

🚨 PIRACY ALERT: Singapore Straits An LNG tanker was boarded by 7 armed perpetrators in the Phillip Channel on March 6 (1900 UTC). The IMB urges all masters to maintain high vigilance and report incidents immediately. Stay safe at sea. #MaritimeSecurity #Piracy #SingaporeStraits #Shipping

🚨 BREAKING: USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) on the move. The world’s largest aircraft carrier has officially exited the Eastern Mediterranean and is currently transiting the Suez Canal heading south. 🚢⚓️ #USSGeraldRFord #USNavy #SuezCanal #OSINT #MiddleEast #BreakingNews

Strait of Hormuz ⚠️ The vessel SAFEEN PRESTIGE (IMO 9593517) has been reported abandoned at position 26-27.43N 056-25.52E. All mariners in the area are advised to exercise extreme caution. #MaritimeSafety #StraitOfHormuz #Shipping #ShippingNews #NAVAREA

The US denies Iran’s claims of a strike on USS Abraham Lincoln.

Iran's State Agency FarsNews reported that Iranian drones struck USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf of Oman, with the IRGC claiming the carrier withdrew more than 1,000 km from the area following the attack. #Iran

Hazardous operations scheduled South of Marica, Brazil 📅 06 March (00:00 UTC) – 08 March (23:59 UTC). 📍 Area dangerous to navigation: 23-15.00S 042-45.00W 23-15.00S 042-15.00W 23-30.00S 042-15.00W 23-30.00S 042-45.00W #NavigationalWarning #MaritimeSafety #NAVAREAV #Marica #Sailing

Unpredicted leak at La Guiteras hydroelectric plant in Matanzas has plunged more than half of #Cuba into darkness, including Havana. High severity power outage ongoing across Pinar del Rio to Camaguey regions. SEN protocols mobilized for recovery. #CubaPowerOutage

#US #USA #USAF #P8 #Poseidon #MPA present as well

Ops ongoing #MPA + #Heli

A scientific rocket launch is scheduled from Andøya Space between March 6–15 (19:30–01:00 UTC). Danger areas have been established in the Norwegian and Barents Seas. Mariners are advised to stay clear and monitor VHF Ch 16. #AndøyaSpace #MaritimeSafety #RocketLaunch

🚨MEDEVAC or SAR off #Malta 05 MAR 2026 09.40. Liberian-flagged Bulk Carrier HONG G interrupted its transit to Suez and performed a tight maneuver to a near-halt (~0.2 kn) East of Malta. Simultaneously, an Armed Forces of Malta AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter scrambled from Luqa. #OSINT #SAR

Latest casualty: Suezmax oil tanker SONANGOL NAMIBE (IMO 9325049, Bahamas flag, ABS-classed, b. 2007, 83,469gt) reported an explosion on the port side whilst anchored just outside Kuwaiti territorial waters. www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/tan...

⚠️NAVIGATIONAL HAZARD A drifting autonomous underwater glider (no propulsion) has been reported in the area near 32-20.00N 031-50.00W. Mariners: Navigate with caution. 🚢⚓️ Tracker: 🔗 marine.rutgers.edu/cool/data/gl... #MaritimeSafety #NAVAREA #OceanTech #Sailing

🚨 UKMTO WARNING 014-26: ATTACK A tanker at anchor 30NM SE of Mubarak Al Kabeer, Kuwait, reports a large explosion on the port side. Status: Vessel taking on water; oil leak detected. Crew: Safe, no fires reported. Small craft seen fleeing.

UKMTO WARNING INCIDENT 014-026

⚠️MARITIME WARNING USCG Sector New Orleans reports a partially submerged 12-13ft white vessel approx. 115NM south of Port Fourchon, LA (27-11.4N; 090-15.9W). #USCG #MaritimeSafety #NewOrleans #PortFourchon

A gap in the tracking on Vessel Finder, or something else going on?

⚠️HF DSC Alert Multiple #Distress Alerts detected from Bulk Carrier BULL between 17:03 and 17:11 UTC. The signals were picked up by several Mediterranean coast stations. It is currently unconfirmed whether this is a genuine emergency or a system malfunction GPS coordinates were invalid. #SAR

UKMTO ADVISORY 013-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY