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2100 – Piracy in Honduras – Location – Listed – Honduras

Reported Incident Details from Honduras

An incident of Piracy has been reported in Honduras – Location – Listed – Honduras.

Incident Date 2017-01-19 at 10:00
Event Type Piracy
Stolen Items Computers, smartphone, cash, electronics, binocular , vhf and handheld radios, alcohol, clothing
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A French flagged catamaran departed Isla Providencia (Colombia) for Rio Dulce, Guatemala on 1/18/2017 at 8 AM. Travelling well offshore the Nicaraguan coastline, they turned OFF their AIS transmitter but monitored all traffic closely. They noticed only a few cargo or fishing vessels.||At 0830 on the morning of the 19th, after traveling 175 nm, now located 70 nm off the Nicaraguan coast and 35 nm ESE of the Hobbies islands they were approached by a single panga from the north with 6-7 men who asked for water and food. They were provided. At 0900 the same panga returned asking for more, and a pack of cigarettes was given, while suddenly 2 more fishing boats with 40 HP outboards approached at high speed from the south with 6-7 additional men. They converged on the catamaran, rammed and boarded the yacht, now visibly armed with knives and iron bars. Some of the pirates beat the locked doors and gained entry to the cabin while the others scavenged on deck. The leaders seemed to be looking for drugs, but found none. The pirates took computers, a smartphone, cash, assorted electronics, binoculars, VHF and handheld radios, alcohol, clothing, anything that they could grab or remove. After about an hour they departed.||Using a previously hidden VHF the crew made contact with a nearby merchant cargo ship which then contacted the Colombian navy and piracy agency while diverting in their direction. At 1030 AM a single panga returned with a mixed group of 8 of the youngest of the original pirates and again boarded, holding knives to the throats of the crew, this time attempting to sever the locked to the yacht dinghy/outboard. They were not successful and became nervous when they heard a VHF transmission from the approaching cargo vessel. The second group of pirates departed. The crew again made radio contact with the cargo vessel who took all necessary information and agreed to inform Colombian officials, the yacht declined further assistance and both vessels returned to their intended courses. The yacht proceeded to Guanaja, Honduras without further incident. They arrived on Friday January 20, and began the process of filing official reports with the police, port captain, Honduran navy and piracy agencies. Much had been stolen, there was damage to the yacht, but no injuries.
2106 – Suspicious Activity in Trinidad and Tobago – Location – Listed – Trinidad and Tobago

Reported Incident Details from Trinidad and Tobago

An incident of Suspicious Activity has been reported in Trinidad and Tobago – Location – Listed – Trinidad and Tobago.

Incident Date 2017-01-19 at 10:00
Event Type Suspicious Activity
Stolen Items none
Secured N/A
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details A local sport-fisherman cut lines and outran 3 masked Venezuelans who attempted an ambush from their open boat 12 miles off the north coast of Trinidad. A formal report was made to the TT Coast Guard. CSSN NOTE: TTCG continues air and sea patrols in this area, and all vessels are encouraged to file a float plan (link template here) with TTCG (link here)
2098 – Piracy in Honduras – Puerto Cortes Naval Base Yard

Reported Incident Details from Honduras

An incident of Piracy has been reported in Honduras – Puerto Cortes Naval Base Yard.

Incident Date 2017-01-13 at 17:30
Event Type Piracy
Stolen Items Hand held electronics, wall mounted TV, RIB dinghy and outboard, cash, alcohol, dive gear, passports
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A US flagged sailing yacht with the owner/captain and 1 Canadian crew member onboard departed Puerto Cortez for Roatan. After 10 hours of sailing in strong easterlies and current they had made 13 miles of easting and were 5 miles off the coast.

At sunset they were approached and boarded from the west by a panga with 8 men onboard, with weapons drawn. The two pirates armed with semiautomatic guns immediately took control of the captain, who quickly made it clear he would comply with their wishes. Two men remained in the panga, while the 4 remaining pirates began pilfering the boat, roughing up the female crew member as she retrieved the demanded cash. During the 15 minutes they were ransacking the yacht the pirates took hand held electronics, a wall mounted TV, cash, alcohol, dive gear, and passports, as well as the RIB dinghy/outboard which was launched off the deck. The pirates departed to retrieve the dinghy and the yacht continued onward to Roatan. The captain believes his compliant and non-threatening posture prevented injury or worse.

After a difficult night with limited navigation and communications capability their radio call was answered by a US Navy surveillance airplane, that then overflew them and arranged for continued airborne escort to Roatan. The US Navy had arranged a warm welcome and official reports were made to the police, port captain and Honduran coast guard. The supporting consulates provided additional assistance with communications and passport replacement.

2097 – Theft in Dominican Republic – Luperon

Reported Incident Details from Dominican Republic

An incident of Theft has been reported in Dominican Republic – Luperon.

Incident Date 2017-01-06 at 02:30
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 30 HP Yamaha Outboard and Dinghy
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details At 0230 owner went on deck and discovered that the dinghy painter had been cut. The thief had been very quiet, neither of his two dogs had been disturbed. He heard an outboard in the distance that sounded like his. Radio calls (68/16/09) to authorities were not answered, but another cruiser responded and helped with a search. At 0330 the dinghy, minus its 30HP outboard was found adrift off the outside beach. Tire tracks and drag marks indicated the outboard was stolen with the assistance of a vehicle. No one was on the beach at this point, including members of the Commandante's squad who claim to patrol there from 6PM to 6AM. The next day a report was made to the police, the Commandante's office, and on the local VHF net.
2096 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Bocas Marina anchorage

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Bocas Marina anchorage.

Incident Date 2016-12-29 at 04:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Yamaha 15 HP
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A dinghy was hoisted and the outboard locked with 1/4″ stainless steel cable to a dock piling. The cable was cut and the outboard stolen. A report to local authorities was made, and a reward offered.
2095 – Theft in Colombia – Cartegena

Reported Incident Details from Colombia

An incident of Theft has been reported in Colombia – Cartegena.

Incident Date 2016-12-23 at 02:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items hard dinghy (no outboard)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details An unlocked hard dinghy (no outboard) was stolen overnight from a yacht. Color is red with green interior. It is not known if a police report was made, no further details are available.
2093 – Vandalism in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Mayreau – Salt Whistle Bay

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Vandalism has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Mayreau – Salt Whistle Bay.

Incident Date 2016-12-22 at 17:00
Event Type Vandalism
Stolen Items None
Secured N/A
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details A local boat boy in a speedboat, very drunk, circled moored yachts at speed, finally deliberately ramming a yacht and putting a hole in its side. The boat boy was later apprehended by police and will be charged.
2091 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – North anchorage

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – Bocas del Toro – North anchorage.

Incident Date 2016-12-21 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 14ft. panga with 2S/30HP Suzuki
Secured Not Locked
Source Type Unknown Hand Report
Incident Details In Bahia Honda, an unlocked 14ft panga with a 30 HP/2S Suzuki was stolen by a swimmer from the canal overnight. A video surveillance camera captured the theft on tape, but it was not sufficient to make an ID of the thief who seemed to be aware of the camera.
2092 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – North anchorage

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – Bocas del Toro – North anchorage.

Incident Date 2016-12-21 at 02:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 15 HP/2S Yamaha outboard
Secured Unknown
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details An outboard engine (15HP/2S Yamaha) was stolen from a cayuco, no further details available
2094 – Piracy in Nicaragua – Media Luna Cays

Reported Incident Details from Nicaragua

An incident of Piracy has been reported in Nicaragua – Media Luna Cays.

Incident Date 2016-12-20 at 10:00
Event Type Piracy
Stolen Items all extra diesel stored in containers, mobile phones, money, clothes, food, fishing equipement, navigation aids, personal effects, various sailing equipement
Secured N/A
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht owner and friend were sailing a 12m monohull from Bocas del Toro, Panama to Belize. Passing 30-40 miles off the shallow coast of Nicaragua, it had been a difficult and tiring trip so they decided to make a rest stop in the uninhabited Media Luna Cays. At 10 AM while underway they were approached at high speed by 2 pangas (longboats with outboards), each with 4 men onboard. They seemed friendly initially and asked for a drink, and were given a few beers. Then suddenly many more boats appeared over the horizon, making thirteen in all, and the intentions of the assembled group became clear. They overwhelmed the yacht, and were raucous and menacing while their visible knives remain sheathed. They attempted to “guide” the boat onto the reef where 2 other wrecked boats were visible. When the yacht veered away they became more aggressive and began to ram into the side of the yacht, causing damage to the hull and port lights. The crew managed to keep sailing as they were boarded by 25-30 men, with another 30 or so men in the remaining pangas. A larger boat with a cabin and radio antenna carried the leader. He boarded and demanded to search the boat for cocaine. The crew negotiated a truce of sorts with the leader and allowed him (only) to search below. Some of the others forced their way below anyway, and along with the many pirates topsides helped themselves to fuel, food, cash, cellphones, fishing gear, clothing, marine electronics and anything they could remove. The crew protested when they took gear necessary to their continued travel and in a few cases it was reluctantly returned by the leader. The leader seemed proud of his control over his assistants and eventually forced them up and off the yacht. He asked for a reward for keeping his word, and pointed to a small Wi-Fi speaker, which he was given. The pirate leader and crew thanked each other and shook hands. The pirates then departed and the crew continued onto Belize, where they made a report to the Cucumber Beach Marina on arrival. They were relieved the pirates had remained nonviolent, after not finding the cocaine that they had apparently expected to commandeer. A courtesy report to the regional British High Commission (consulate) has been made.