Piracy & Security
Panama, Guna Yala, Isla Surdub (Isla Mono): New Zealand Cruising Family Attacked and Father Fatally Injured
Date Published - May 06, 2019
(May 6, 2019) – On May 2, 2019, the MV Aqua Lobo was attacked by masked and armed robbers while anchored off La Isla Surdub (Isla Mono) near de Dad Naggwe Dubbirin, in a remote part of Guna Yala, Panama…. Read More
Martinique, Anse a l’ Anne: Theft of Locked Outboard – March 2019
Date Published - April 28, 2019
By CSSN — Mar 29, 2019
Theft of a locked outboard which on a dinghy which was locked onto davits on a yacht…. Read More
St Lucia, Rodney Bay Gros Islet: Dinghy and Outboard Theft
Date Published - April 28, 2019
By CSSN —Mar 29, 2019
An in the water, but locked dinghy, complete with its outboard, was stolen overnight while the owners slept…. Read More
Martinique, Le Marin: Theft of Locked Dinghy and Outboard from the Marina – April 2019
Date Published - April 28, 2019
By CSSN — last modified Apr 12, 2019
A dinghy with a 30hp outboard, both of which were locked, was stolen while locked and chained to the Indigo Factory dinghy dock. The dinghy was later recovered…. Read More
Puerto Rico, Vieques Esperanza: Theft of Outboard
Date Published - April 28, 2019
By CSSN — Apr 12, 2019
Determined theft of an outboard which was locked to the dinghy (also locked) from the Esperanza community dock…. Read More
Panama, Bocas del Toro: Theft of Dinghy and Outboard
Date Published - April 28, 2019
By CSSN — Apr 12, 2019
A locked dinghy was stolen overnight from the floating dock in the boatyard…. Read More
Nicaragua: Pirate Attack en-route from Roatan, Honduras to Providencia, Colombia – April 2019
Date Published - April 18, 2019
This first-hand report from skipper Wayne Smith…. Read More
Caribbean, Trinidad Hibiscus Oil Platform: Pirates fire shots at sailboat – April 2019
Date Published - April 17, 2019
A sailboat positioned about 15 nm NE of the Hibiscus oil platform was approached by a group of 8 Venezuelans in an attempted piracy attack…. Read More
Trinidad & Tobago Waters – Yacht Security: How to File a Float Plan
Date Published - April 17, 2019
Message from YSATT: Please FILE A FLOAT PLAN with the TTCG and call North Post Radio station if you are traveling in or out of Trinidad. Travel in a convoy if possible…. Read More
Martinique, St Anne: Theft of Locked Outboard and Dinghy – March 2019
Date Published - March 16, 2019
By Val Ellis — Mar 16, 2019
Both the locked dinghy and its outboard were stolen from outside a restaurant… Read More
Martinique, Le Marin: Theft of Dinghy hoist and a Grill – February 2019
Date Published - March 16, 2019
By CSSN — Mar 16, 2019
While owners were away, a dinghy hoist/tackle and a Magma grill were stolen from an unlocked cockpit locker…. Read More
Martinique, Le Marin: Theft of Two Locked Outboards – February 2019
Date Published - March 16, 2019
By CSSN — Mar 16, 2019
Two outboards were stolen from an unoccupied yacht while it was berthed at a pontoon at the Carenantilles Shipyard…. Read More
Sint Maarten, Simpson Bay: Theft of Unlocked RIB and outboard – February 2019
Date Published - March 16, 2019
An unlocked sailing school RIB with its outboard was stolen from the Yacht Club dock…. Read More
Grenada: Suspicious Activity Offshore – February 2019
Date Published - March 16, 2019
By CSSN — Mar 16, 2019
A boat displaying flashing blue and red lights and no AIS identity made several attempts to intercept a yacht 38 miles off the east coast of Grenada…. Read More
Panama, Portobello: Theft of Outboard Engine – March 2019
Date Published - March 16, 2019
An unmanned yacht was broken into and an outboard engine which was locked inside was stolen…. Read More
Antigua and Barbuda, Jolly Harbor: Theft of Unlocked Dinghy and Outboard – February 2019
Date Published - March 16, 2019
As reported by CSSN
DATE: 2019-02-22 11:00
Country Name: Antigua/Barbuda
Location Detail: Antigua Jolly Harbor
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 2
Stolen Items: Highfield 3.5m dinghy/Suzuki 2.5 outboard
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS:
An unlocked dinghy was stolen from the Basilico restaurant dock during daylight hours, the owners reported the theft to the police and the port captain…. Read More
Ireland, Kinsale: Outboard Theft – February 2019
Date Published - February 22, 2019
Garda warning after three boat engines are stolen in Kinsale
On February 18th, at approximately 9.30pm, a member of the public saw two men acting suspiciously in Kinsale harbour. When the men fled, a small boat was recovered with 3 outboard engines inside.
The Garda are urging boat owners to keep their… Read More
Martinique, Le Marin, Zanzibar Dinghy Dock: Locked Dinghy Stolen – February 2019
Date Published - February 21, 2019
As reported by CSSN
DATE: 2019-02-21 22:00
Country Name: Martinique
Location Detail: Le Marin Zanzibar dinghy dock
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: Highfield dinghy w/ 9.8 HP Tohatsu 2S engine
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
A cable locked dinghy was stolen from the Zanzibar dinghy dock between 1900-2200 HRS. The cable and painter were both cuts.
A police report was made.
The… Read More
Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay: Dinghy and Outboard Theft – February 2019
Date Published - February 17, 2019
As reported by the Caribbean Safety & Security Net
DATE: 2019-02-16 02:00
Country Name: St. Lucia
Location Detail: Rodney Bay Gros Islet
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: 10′ west marine tender with 9.9 HP Mercury outboard
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
A yacht anchored off Gros Islet had its new in-the-water and cable locked dinghy/outboard stolen overnight. A police report… Read More
Guatemala, Livingston: Dinghy and Outboard Theft – February 2019
Date Published - February 15, 2019
As reported by CSSN
DATE: 2019-02-15 04:10
Country Name: Guatemala
Location Detail: Livingston
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: Dinghy and 15 HP outboard engine
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS:
A yacht anchored off Livingston had its lifted (but not locked) dinghy stolen overnight, the hoisting lines had been cut.
A police report was made…. Read More
Dominica, Soufriere: Yacht Burgled – February 2019
Date Published - February 12, 2019
As reported by CSSN.
DATE: 2019-02-12 21:00
Country Name: Dominica
Location Detail: Soufriere
EVENT: Burglary
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: cellphone and personal electronics
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
A yacht visiting Dominica to provide aid had special permission to use a mooring off Soufriere.
When the owners returned to their yacht at about 9:30 PM they found a deck hatch on their… Read More
Honduras, Roatan, West End: Yacht Boarded & Outboard Stolen – February 2019
Date Published - February 08, 2019
(February 08, 2019) – As reported by CSSN: Theft – A nighttime boarding and robbery in West End, Roatan…. Read More
Saint Lucia, Vieux Fort: Burgled in Daylight – February 2019
Date Published - February 02, 2019
As reported by CSSN.
DATE: 2019-02-01 14:00
Country Name: St. Lucia
Location Detail: Vieux Fort
EVENT: Burglary
HAND: 2
Stolen Items: computers and valuables
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
A yacht anchored at about 2 PM and everyone went ashore to collect guests at the airport. They returned about 2 hours later to find their locked monohull had been boarded and… Read More
St. Vincent, Cumberland Bay: Evening Boarding & Theft – February 2019
Date Published - February 02, 2019
As reported by CSSN.
DATE: 2019-02-01 22:00
Country Name: SVG
Location Detail: St. Vincent Cumberland Bay
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 2
Stolen Items: cash + other items
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS:
Crew anchored at the north end of the bay and went ashore for the evening, and did not lock the boat. They discovered the theft on their return, The… Read More
St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Union Island, Clifton Harbour: Attempted Burglary – January 2019
Date Published - January 24, 2019
As reported by CSSN:
DATE: 2019-01-22 19:00
Country Name: SVG
Location Detail: Union Clifton Harbor
EVENT: Attempted burglary
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: None
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
Owners returned to their yacht moored near Happy Island (toward the outside of the mooring area) after an early dinner ashore and found their main sliding door was slightly ajar, and the track… Read More
