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Please note that whilst these pages are grouped under “Piracy”, they in fact relate to yacht security (in some cases piracy) and include reports on security incidents against yachts and cruisers.
Reports
Summary of Security & Piracy Reports 2015
On passage from Grenada to Trinidad: Two yachts boarded and robbed – December 2015
Papau New Guinea, Wewak: Yacht boarded and robbed by armed men – December 2015
Panama, Caribbean, Panamarina: Burgled Twice – November 2015
Colombia, Santa Marta, Taganga Bay: Armed Boarding and Robbery – November 2015
Caribbean Grenadines, Mayreau, Saline Bay: Yacht burgled while owners ashore – November 2015
Puerto Rico, Vieques Rompeolas: Burglary – November 2015
Martinique, Le Marina du Marin: Theft of dinghy fuel tank – October 2015
Papua New Guinea, Madang: Boarding and Machete Attack in Hansa Bay – October 2015
Nicaragua: Attempted boarding by 4 men in a skiff – October 2015
Panama, San Blas, East Lemon Cays, Yansalardup anchorage: Burglary – September 2015
French Polynesia, Huahine, Baie D’Avea: Night Boarding – September 2015
Grenada, Mt. Hartman Bay: Attempted Sexual Assault – September 2015
Philippines, Samal Island: Cruisers Abducted from Ocean View Resort Marina – September 2015
Colombia, Islas del Rossario: Dutch yacht boarded and crew member killed – September 2015
SVG, Canouan, Charlestown Bay (Tamarind Hotel): Boarding and Burlgary – September 2015
Guatemala, Rio Dulce: Dinghy and outboard theft – August 2015
SVG, Bequia, Admiralty Bay, Port Elizabeth: Burglary – July 2015
Panama, San Blas, East Lemon Cays: Burglary – July 2015
Italy, Sardinia, Olbia: Break-in and Burgled – July 2015
Grenada, Prickly Bay: Boarded whilst ashore & robbed – July 2015
Curacao, Spanish Water: Attempted Dinghy Theft – July 2015
Honduras, Utila, East Harbour: Deck Gear Stolen – June 2015
Turkey, Datca, Kuyulubuku: Burgled at anchor – June 2015
French Polynesia, Raiatea, Uturoa: Yacht burglaries on the public dock – June 2015
Venezulea, Manamo/Orinoco: Assault & Robbery – May 2015
Bahamas, Nassau, Harbor Club Marina: Night time burglary – May 2015
Haiti, Grand Goave, Petit Paradis: Night time robbery and violent attack – May 2015
SVG, Bequia, Princess Margaret Beach: Burglary whilst crew ashore – May 2015
SVG, Chateaubelair: Boarded at night and robbed – May 2015
Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay, Reduit Beach: Attempted Robbery and Assault – May 2015
Grenada, St. George’s, Outside Lagoon: Locked boat burgled while crew ashore – May 2015
Bahamas, New Providence: Liveaboard British Man shot dead on board by armed robbers – May 2015
SVG, Canouan, Charlestown Bay: Attempted Robbery – April 2015
Haiti, Petit Port a Piment: Violent Attack on Cruising Couple – First person report
Haiti, Petit Port a Piment: Armed Robbery at Night – April 2015
St Vincent, Blue Lagoon: Dinghy Accesories Stolen – April 2015
Maritime Security Incidents Worldwide – March 2015
Honduras: Charter yacht boarded by pirates en-route from Belize to Roatan – March 2015
Dominica, Portsmouth, Prince Rupert Bay South: Armed Boarding and Theft – March 2015
Brazil, Ilha de Itaparica: Three separate incidents in a week – March 2015
Colombia, Cartagena: Attempted Dingy Theft – March 2015
St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Canouan: Burglary at night – March 2015
Venezuela, Morrocoy National Park: Three local motorboats held hostage and ransacked – March 2015
Brazil, Fortaleza: Violent Attack by armed assailants – February 2015
Brazil, Maranhão, São Luis: Dutch cruising sailor shot and killed – February 2015
Honduras: Armed robbery whilst underway from Bay Islands to the Rio Dulce – February 2015
Haiti, between Corail and Pestel: Armed Boarding and Robbery – January 2015
Honduras, Roatan, West End: Burgled whilst owners ashore – January 2015
Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay: Further theft from yachts – January 2015