Maritime intelligence archive

EGNOS receiver call closes: certification pipeline, not immediate GNSS resilience

The closed call is a receiver-development pipeline, not evidence of delivered bridge capability. ESMAS already exists; augmentation must not be mistaken for independence from GNSS. [e_source, e_service, e_sdd, e_mca]

Boarding reported · Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia

IMB 043-26 records boarding reported involving a bulk carrier in Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia on 2026-06-22. The source reports theft of vessel property. The source describes armed perpetrators.

Suspicious Activity notification puts Red Sea & Gulf of Aden on the maritime watch

Attempted attack · Gulf of Aden

IMB 035-26 records attempted attack involving a tanker in Gulf of Aden on 2026-06-21. The source describes armed perpetrators. The account describes a shipboard alarm.

Boarding reported · Around 25nm NE of Berakit Island, Indonesia

IMB 036-26 records boarding reported involving a vessel in Around 25nm NE of Berakit Island, Indonesia on 2026-06-20. The source reports theft of vessel property.

Boarding reported · Manila Anchorage, Philippines

IMB 033-26 records boarding reported involving a container ship in Manila Anchorage, Philippines on 2026-06-19. The source reports theft of vessel property. The account describes a shipboard alarm.

Amadeus report and safety flyer published

Fall overboard from a crab potting vessel in the German Bight, North Sea, with the loss of 1 life.

Boarding reported · Callao Anchorage, Peru

IMB 034-26 records boarding reported involving a container ship in Callao Anchorage, Peru on 2026-06-18. The source reports theft of vessel property.

Portugal's four-satellite purchase is not four commissioned maritime collectors

Portugal has a documented sovereign SAR build-out, but the June purchase must not be counted as four operational maritime collectors: July follow-up distinguishes four acquired systems from two launches. Current acceptan

HawkEye 360’s Cluster 14 Achieves Full Operational Capacity

HawkEye 360 reports that Cluster 14 completed on-orbit commissioning and is delivering operational RF data for customer missions, including maritime applications. This June statement is historical documentation recovered

17th Industry Strategic Meeting Held in Madrid

MADRID, Spain – The 17th Industry Strategic Meeting (ISM) organised by European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA and co-chaired by EUNAVFOR ASPIDES and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) gathered in Madrid to

Gunfire reported · Gulf of Aden

IMB 031-26 records gunfire reported involving a tanker in Gulf of Aden on 2026-06-15.

Gunfire reported · Gulf of Aden

IMB 030-26 records gunfire reported involving a container vessel in Gulf of Aden on 2026-06-15. The source describes armed perpetrators. The account describes a shipboard alarm.

Boarding reported · Manila North Port Anchorage, Philippines

IMB 032-26 records boarding reported involving a container ship in Manila North Port Anchorage, Philippines on 2026-06-12. The source reports theft of vessel property. The account describes a shipboard alarm.

POSEIDON: pollution-response value depends on characterisation and verification, not detection alone

POSEIDON is a funded development and validation programme. Its potential maritime gain is to help distinguish what a detected feature contains and which response it warrants; public project activity does not yet establis

Combined Task Force 151 Conducts Focused Operation in Gulf of Aden

MANAMA, Bahrain – Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 has successfully conducted a focused counter piracy operation in the Gulf of Aden, aimed at deterring piracy activity and enhancing maritime

Global cooperation brings breakthrough on first international Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code

Maritime and Coastguard Agency plays leading role in delivering regulatory confidence for industry.

Boarding reported · Singapore Straits

IMB 029-26 records boarding reported involving a bulk carrier in Singapore Straits on 2026-06-04. The source reports theft of vessel property. The source reports the crew safe at the described stage.

KSAT–Synspective ground expansion addresses downlink access; maritime buyers still need a complete delivery clock

The expanded ground agreement supports a specific part of maritime SAR delivery: access to downlink and mission operations. It does not establish a new measured tasking-to-decision service. KSAT's minutes claim starts af

Boarding reported · Manila Anchorage, Philippines

IMB 028-26 records boarding reported involving a container ship in Manila Anchorage, Philippines on 2026-06-03. The source reports theft of vessel property.

2020 data now available on our portal

We have updated our Data Portal to include investigation data from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020.

Wilaya report and safety flyer published

Man overboard from a potting vessel 1 nautical mile north of Jack Sound, Pembrokeshire, Wales, with the loss of 1 life.

First training course for electric-propelled vessels gains Maritime and Coastguard Agency seal of approval

Green light boosts safety and technical skills for UK’s growing electric fleet.

Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches Yacht Unlimited Certificate of Competency

New certification opens safe and professional pathway for careers in large yacht sector.

New regulations are now in force

The Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2026.

UK support is huge step forward for international fishing safety

The UK Government is proud to be backing the first global agreement on fishing safety.

High Sheriff welcomed to Joint Rescue Coordination Centre

Boarding reported · Singapore Straits

IMB 026-26 records boarding reported involving a bulk carrier in Singapore Straits on 2026-05-12. The source describes armed perpetrators. The source reports the crew safe at the described stage.

Wreck of Nicola Faith donated to Cranfield University

MAIB donates wreck of Nicola Faith to Cranfield University to train next generation of accident investigators.

Recognition of FB Imray, Laurie Norie and Wilson GmbH as a chart producer

FB Imray, Laurie Norie and Wilson GmbH (FB Imray) has been recognised as a private chart producer, following their application to the MCA

Crystal Stream report and safety flyer published

Grounding and subsequent loss of a fishing vessel on Barmore Island, Loch Fyne, Scotland.

EMSA/2026/OP/0002 — Provision of satellite images and value-added products for maritime surveillance based on SAR and very high resolution optical sensors

EMSA's archived procurement record identifies a call for SAR and very-high-resolution optical imagery and value-added maritime-surveillance products. It was published on 5 May 2026, with a 23 June deadline and a page upd

MDA Space secures 41 early customer contracts and letters of interest for MDA CHORUS data

MDA Space reports nine finalized early CHORUS data contracts and 32 letters of interest across multiple regions and applications, including maritime domain awareness. The aggregate 41 is not a count of contracts or marit

Hijacking reported · Around 12nm South of Qana Port Terminal, Shabwa, Yemen

IMB 025-26 records hijacking reported involving a tanker in Around 12nm South of Qana Port Terminal, Shabwa, Yemen on 2026-05-02. The source describes armed perpetrators.

Suspicious approach · Around 478NM ESE of Garacad, Somalia

IMB SUS 01-26 records suspicious approach involving a tanker in Around 478NM ESE of Garacad, Somalia on 2026-04-28. The source reports the crew safe at the described stage. The account describes a shipboard alarm.

Congratulations on results day for first cohort of seafarers taking digital assessments

Around 170 candidates were assessed in April 2026 through the new secure, web-based platform.

Attempted attack · San Pedro Anchorage, Ivory Coast

IMB 024-26 records attempted attack involving a container vessel in San Pedro Anchorage, Ivory Coast on 2026-04-27.

Hijacking reported · around 20NM NNE of Garacad, Somalia

IMB 023-26 records hijacking reported involving a cargo vessel in around 20NM NNE of Garacad, Somalia on 2026-04-26. The source describes armed perpetrators.

Hijacking reported · around 10nm off Dhinowda, Somalia

IMB 037-26 records hijacking reported involving a vessel in around 10nm off Dhinowda, Somalia on 2026-04-25. The source reports the crew safe at the described stage.

Boarding reported · Sandakan Anchorage, Malaysia

IMB 021-26 records boarding reported involving a tanker in Sandakan Anchorage, Malaysia on 2026-04-25. The source reports theft of vessel property.

Maritime security remains in MARAD guidance for Global context / location pending

Maritime security remains in MARAD guidance for Global context / location pending

Gunfire reported · Around 43nm SE of Garacad, Somalia

IMB 020-26 records gunfire reported involving a general cargo ship in Around 43nm SE of Garacad, Somalia on 2026-04-23. The account describes a shipboard alarm.

BlackSky's maritime Assured contract makes collection priority a procurement issue; service guarantees remain order-specific

BlackSky's supplier-reported April maritime contract illustrates a move from flexible imagery purchases to reserved regional collection capacity. For maritime users, the useful distinction is priority and defined deliver

Hijacking reported · around 6NM SSW of Durdura, Somalia

IMB 022-26 records hijacking reported involving a tanker in around 6NM SSW of Durdura, Somalia on 2026-04-21.

Boarding reported · Singapore Straits

IMB 019-26 records boarding reported involving a vessel in Singapore Straits on 2026-04-19. The source reports theft of vessel property.

Economic growth, innovation and customer service on the agenda for UK Flag Forum 2026

Delegates from across the UK maritime sector gathered in London to discuss opportunities for strengthening economic growth, innovation and industry-government collaboration at UK Flag Forum 2026.

UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south‑west coast

A four‑week seabed mapping survey will bring together scientists from 11 organisations to improve understanding of the marine environment.

Boarding reported · Bahodopi Anchorage, Indonesia

IMB 027-26 records boarding reported involving a bulk carrier in Bahodopi Anchorage, Indonesia on 2026-04-15. The source reports theft of vessel property.

‘Strong economic returns’ from Maritime and Coastguard Agency seafarer training support, finds independent report

Eight-year review shows skills-funding contributed over £500m to UK economy