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3634 – Attempted Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon

Reported Incident Details from Saint Martin (France)

An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon.

Incident Date 2025-04-04 at 23:15
Event Type Attempted Theft
Stolen Items outboard theft not successful, heavy lock and cable cut
Secured Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht owner heard some suspicious noise overnight and awoke to investigate and found the heavy lock /cable securing their outboard to the in-the-water dinghy had been defeated, and the transom clamps loosened. Apparently the well prepared thieves abandoned their attempt and later found another victim, see report 3635.
3630 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Rio Chagres

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Panama – Rio Chagres.

Incident Date 2025-03-29 at 03:00
Event Type Attempted Theft
Stolen Items Nothing, their target was the dinghy.
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A catamaran anchored overnight in the Chagres river and was boarded at about 0300HRS. The yacht's security video captured the masked and gloved thief, armed with a knife as he rummaged the cockpit area. Nothing was taken, but when the dinghy davit lines were cut the loud noise scared the thief off. The dinghy was chain locked to the yacht.
3629 – Attempted Piracy in Honduras – Offshore10

Reported Incident Details from Honduras

An incident of Attempted Piracy has been reported in Honduras – Offshore10.

Incident Date 2025-03-20 at 14:00
Event Type Attempted Piracy
Stolen Items none, not successful
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A catamaran with 3 persons onboard departed Isla San Andres, Colombia for the Rio Dulce, Guatemala. At 1400HRS and position 15-25.6N 081-11.8W, approximately 125nmile off The Honduran coast and about 25nmiles south of the Thunder Knoll fishing shoals the crew observed 4 fishing boats approaching rapidly. The yacht altered course, putting on all sail/speed. The crew was monitoring VHF and there were no communications. ||The crew had discussed their plan before departure and gathered and then displayed multiple flare guns, a paint ball type weapon, a spear gun and a large fishing gaff. Three of the pursuing vessels were smaller, unable to keep up and fell away, coming no closer than about a ½ mile. The largest (4th) panga had 2 men wearing orange life jackets standing prominently near the bow and continued to pursue the yacht and approached to 200-300FT before they were able to see the crew’s very visible and ready preparation before they chose to end the pursuit. ||The yacht continued their passage without further incident and arrived safely in Guatemala. A report was made to the Honduran Navy by phone.
3158 – Attempted Theft in Martinique (France) – Anse D’Arlet

Reported Incident Details from Martinique (France)

An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Martinique (France) – Anse D’Arlet.

Incident Date 2023-12-07 at 00:00
Event Type Attempted Theft
Stolen Items None, not successful
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight an attempt was made to steal the dinghy motor, the transom clamps were loosened, the motor was chained and thwarted the attempt.
3622 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Old Bank Bay

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Old Bank Bay.

Incident Date 2025-03-19 at 03:40
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Panga, Yamaha 40HP motor, anchor, life vests, snorkels
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A panga and motor (white Caribepro blue Bimini, 40HP Yamaha) was stolen from a dock in Old Bank Bastimentos, the locking chain was cut. There is a wedge shaped lime green stripe under the Enduro decal on engine, and hand hold on rear is lime green as well. A report was made to the police and Coast Guard.
3619 – Burglary in Cuba – Cienfuegos Harbor

Reported Incident Details from Cuba

An incident of Burglary has been reported in Cuba – Cienfuegos Harbor.

Incident Date 2025-01-26 at 20:30
Event Type Burglary
Stolen Items cash, rum, cigars
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht owner was asked by the marina to leave his boat at the dock while he traveled inland for a few days. He did so, and also provided them with keys they requested. On his return the keys were returned, and things seemed normal. After a few days he noticed that some cash, 5 liters of aged rum and half the cigars had been stolen. He reported it to the marina/port captain and they were unconcerned.
3616 – Theft in Panama – Rio Chagres

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – Rio Chagres.

Incident Date 2025-03-08 at 15:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Diving Tanks, Snorkeling Gear, Wet Suits, Fishing Gear, Laptop, 2 Tablets, 4 Powerbanks, 3 Hesdphones, 4 Portable Speakers, Electric Induction Stove, Bags, Bathing Suits, Beer, Milk, 3 Wallets
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details While the crew were exploring the river by dinghy their yacht was boarded by thieves. Their companionway was well locked but the thieves found an unsecured hatch and gained access to the interior. They searched thoroughly and many items were stolen from the deck/cockpit/interior including dive tanks, snorkeling gear, wet suits, fishing gear, a laptop, 2 tablets, 4 power banks, 3 sets of headphones, 4 portable speakers, an electric induction stove, swimwear, beer, milk, 3 wallets. ||A report was made to the police and Coast Guard.
3614 – Theft in Sint Maarten (Kingdom of the Netherlands) – Simpson Bay

Reported Incident Details from Sint Maarten (Kingdom of the Netherlands)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Sint Maarten (Kingdom of the Netherlands) – Simpson Bay.

Incident Date 2025-03-06 at 11:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Rib dinghy / Yamaha 15HP engine
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details UPDATED REPORT : Victims have made contact and filed a firsthand report. ||Cruisers tied their dinghy to the Dutch Customs dock by the bridge at 1100HRS and went inside to complete formalities. Almost immediately the dinghy was stolen. Video surveillance captured the lurking thief and his rapid departure to the lagoon. ||The victims discovered the theft at 1400HRS when they returned to the dinghy dock after doing some errands .They immediately returned to the Customs office. Officials there contacted an inspector from the governmental Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications, the police and the Coast Guard on their behalf. The Ministry inspector arrived 2 hours later, the police 3 hours later and took reports. ||The victims made a report the next morning on the VHF net. Officials shared video surveillance / video footage with them. No follow-up from police or other officials has been made 4 days later. ||Dinghy : Highfield 310 classic. Hull identification number: HFM39134H324|Engine : Yamaha Enduro 15hp 2 stroke Model # E15DMHS. Serial # 6B4K S 1311124
3611 – Theft in Panama – Portobello

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – Portobello.

Incident Date 2025-03-01 at 02:30
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items RIB Dinghy / 20HP Honda outboard
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht anchored off the Casa Vela dinghy dock. Overnight, while the owners slept onboard their in-the-water and chain locked dinghy was stolen by well prepared thieves. A cleanly cut painter was left behind. ||A police report was made the next day. ||Dinghy : SEATEC – GT SPORT 330 SN: DE-SVBAV001J223 Registration number: B413422 |Outboard: Honda BF20D BAMJ SN – 1506265
3612 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Marigot Bay

Reported Incident Details from Saint Martin (France)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Martin (France) – Marigot Bay.

Incident Date 2025-03-01 at 14:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items OC 350-C tender / Yamaha 15HP outboard
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Owners fell asleep and woke at 0200HRS to lock up their in-the-water dinghy and discovered it had been stolen. A report was made on the VHF net and to the Port Captain. ||Dinghy HIN NZ-OCT35628D323|Yamaha 15HP-2S SN 11962740