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Reported Incident Details from Bonaire

An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Bonaire – Kralendijk moorings.

Incident Date 2026-03-19 at 03:30
Event Type Attempted Theft
Stolen Items None
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Owners of a catamaran on a town mooring were awoken by noise and found 2 men had boarded their locked yacht. When discovered, both men jumped into the water and swam toward shore. A second yacht was also boarded, see 3795.

CSSN UPDATE: A third yacht experienced similar events the next night. (see 3797) A full police report will be made by all 3 victims, and shared with the Port Captain and the marina.

CSSN UPDATE: The 3 victim boats attempted to make a police report but were rebuffed by officials, who seemed unaware of the boardings/events of the previous night. When asked for specific advice, the Chief of Police suggested calling 911, who should summon the correct response units, asking the boarders to leave (3x) and making a video of the activity. In the ABC’s calling 913 will connect with the Dutch Coast Guard.

Reported Incident Details from Saint Martin (France)

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

Incident Date 2026-03-05 at 20:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (10 ft Achilles dinghy – gray – with red towing bridle. Serial # ACH00147E222), Outboard Motor (Black Tohatsu 15 HP, serial # 027855BE, locked to dinghy)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A dinghy came loose while being towed between St. Martin and St. Barth and washed ashore on Le Gallon beach, just south of Orient Bay, St. Martin. The Coast Guard alerted the owners with the coordinates of the dinghy, but it was stolen from the beach before it could be recovered. A report was made to the police and the Coast Guard.

Reported Incident Details from Curacao (the Netherlands)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Curacao (the Netherlands) – Royal Marine – boatyard marina.

Incident Date 2026-02-28 at 00:01
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy, Outboard Motor (Yamaha 40HP model E40XMH SN 66TK L 1063131), Fuel Containers
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight a small fishing boat berthed at Royal Marine was stolen, the engine and fuel tank removed, and then sunk nearby where the owner found it. The engine had been through bolted to the transom and welded. A second lock thru the transom clamps was also defeated. A report was made to the marina, police and to the port captain.

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – San Blas – Banedup.

Incident Date 2026-02-20 at 04:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Other: fishing rod/reel and sharp knife
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A monohull anchored off Bug Island in the Hollandaises. When they awoke the next morning, a fishing rod and a sharp knife had been stolen from the cockpit.

Reported Incident Details from Panama

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

Incident Date 2026-02-23 at 03:30
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy ((later recovered)), Outboard Motor (Tohatsu 9.8 4 stroke 2015)
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight, while the owner slept onboard in the South anchorage, the security cable on the in-the-water and locked to the yacht dinghy/Tohatsu 9.8 4 stroke outboard was cut and stolen. The engineless dinghy was found the next day. Reports were made to the police, port captain, marina and on the VHF net.

Reported Incident Details from Panama

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

Incident Date 2026-02-17 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Other: fenders
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details The fenders were stolen from an unoccupied yacht in the South Anchorage.

Reported Incident Details from Saint Martin (France)

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

Incident Date 2026-02-16 at 20:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Other: dinghy fuel line and fuel
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details After dinner ashore, owners returned to the dinghy dock to find the fuel line, inline filter and primer bulb as well as the fuel in the tank had been stolen from their dinghy.

Reported Incident Details from Panama

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

Incident Date 2026-02-16 at 20:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Other: propane tank, 6 fenders
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details While the owner was onboard thieves boarded and stole fenders and a propane tank from the deck. The owner heard the noise but was thieves were already departing in their panga.

CSSN UPDATE: A police report was made.

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Burglary has been reported in Panama – Bocas del Toro – South anchorage.

Incident Date 2026-02-11 at 17:00
Event Type Burglary
Stolen Items Cash, Other: credit/bank cards
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A locked yacht in the South anchorage was burgled, and fully ransacked. The thieves stole cash and credit/bank cards.

CSSN UPDATE:A police report was made.

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 Lagoon.

Incident Date 2026-02-16 at 05:27
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Outboard Motor (Tohatsu 9.8 outboard, model M98B SN 03558BC)
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A cruiser’s dinghy was locked to the Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) dinghy dock, and the engine was locked to the dinghy. At 0530HRS thieves stole the outboard, and left the tools they used on the dock. Security footage shows 2 men loading the engine into a white van in the parking lot. A police report was made, and the license plate number and camera footage was provided to the police.