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2715 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Blue Lagoon

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Blue Lagoon.

Incident Date 2021-11-28 at 18:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items S/V La Mouette, a Lagoon 38 catamaran
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details The charter catamaran La Mouette, a Lagoon 38 with a blue stackpack was stolen, and observed at about 6PM on Sunday after it left its mooring and headed towards the east coast of St Vincent under power. A report was made to to SVG Coast guard.
2716 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Canouan – Charlestown Bay (South House)

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Canouan – Charlestown Bay (South House).

Incident Date 2021-11-28 at 02:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Samsung A12 smartphone
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details While owners and crew slept onboard a thief entered the yacht's salon and stole the smartphone that was being used as an anchor alarm. The crew was awakened when the anchor alarm activated but the delay allowed the thief to escape. No other items were taken. A police report was made.||CSSN NOTE: Many (25) similar events have occurred in this location since 2015, the last reported to CSSN was in 2019. Consider taking appropriate precautions if planning to anchor overnight in Canouan.
2704 – Suspicious Activity in Nicaragua – Offshore – 2

Reported Incident Details from Nicaragua

An incident of Suspicious Activity has been reported in Nicaragua – Offshore – 2.

Incident Date 2021-10-30 at 05:50
Event Type Suspicious Activity
Stolen Items nothing
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A catamaran with 3 persons onboard departed Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras, for Isla San Andreas, Colombia. At 0550 hours at position 14-45.8N 082-43.6W, approximately 35 miles off the Nicaraguan coast approaching the Edinburgh channel, they were approached by an open boat with 5 men onboard who began shouting for them to stop, coming as close as 75 meters, no weapons were displayed. The crew presented a show of force and the boat slowed and tracked the yacht but then departed as a squall reduced visibility. Map marker 2704||At approximately 0800 at position 14-45.8N 082-43.6W the same skiff with 5 men returned at high speed with the bimini top removed and 2 of the men standing on the bow. They came within 25 meters of the yacht in rough seas holding a dead lobster. The crew presented a stronger show of force and aggressively shouted to get away while throttling up to 11 knots and making evasive maneuvers. After about 20 minutes the boat gave up and departed. Map marker 2711||At 0945 hours, now 50 nautical miles offshore, (N14-31.4N 082-26.3W) two different skiffs containing 11 men approached at high speed from port with one moving to approach from the stern. The yacht resumed evasive maneuvers and again presented a show of force. The 2 skiffs regrouped about 100 meters behind and tracked for 30 minutes before disappearing. Map marker 2712||The yacht continued to San Andres without further incident. A report was made to the Port Captain and the Colombian Coast Guard. A report to the home country consulate was planned.
2711 – Suspicious Activity in Nicaragua – Offshore – 3

Reported Incident Details from Nicaragua

An incident of Suspicious Activity has been reported in Nicaragua – Offshore – 3.

Incident Date 2021-10-30 at 08:00
Event Type Suspicious Activity
Stolen Items nothing
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details At approximately 0800 at position 14-45.8N 082-43.6W the same skiff with 5 men returned at high speed with the bimini top removed and 2 of the men standing on the bow. They came within 25 meters of the yacht in rough seas holding a dead lobster. The crew presented a stronger show of force and aggressively shouted to get away while throttling up to 11 knots and making evasive maneuvers. After about 20 minutes the boat gave up and departed. Event #2 of 3||See also map marker 2704, 2712
2712 – Suspicious Activity in Nicaragua – Offshore – 4

Reported Incident Details from Nicaragua

An incident of Suspicious Activity has been reported in Nicaragua – Offshore – 4.

Incident Date 2021-10-30 at 09:45
Event Type Suspicious Activity
Stolen Items nothing
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details At 0945 hours, now 50 nautical miles offshore, (N14-31.4N 082-26.3W) two different skiffs containing 11 men approached at high speed from port with one moving to approach from the stern. The yacht resumed evasive maneuvers and again presented a show of force. The 2 skiffs regrouped about 100 meters behind and tracked for 30 minutes before disappearing. Event 3 of 3.||See also markers 2704 and 2711
2705 – Theft in Trinidad and Tobago – Trinidad – Chaguaramas – TTSA

Reported Incident Details from Trinidad and Tobago

An incident of Theft has been reported in Trinidad and Tobago – Trinidad – Chaguaramas – TTSA.

Incident Date 2021-10-29 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items dinghy / 9.9 HP Yamaha 4S outboard
Secured Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight while owner slept onboard the in-the-water and cable locked dinghy was stolen. TTSA management / marine patrol and coastguard were informed/investigating.
2703 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Fronteras

Reported Incident Details from Guatemala

An incident of Theft has been reported in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Fronteras.

Incident Date 2021-10-24 at 23:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items dinghy / 8 HP engine, other dinghy items
Secured Unknown
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht anchored off Bruno's had its in-the-water and not locked dinghy/8HP engine stolen overnight. The owners discovered a cut line the next morning. The theft was reported on the VHF net, it is not known if a police report was made. ||During the VHF net, other thefts were reported, of small not lockable items. During the weekend of Oct 23-24 a dinghy fuel line and racor filter were stolen from a locked dinghy at Abel's boatyard, and reported to management there. During the week of October 18, another dinghy (location not known) had its propeller stolen from the tilted engine. Sometime in the last month an outboard choke and starter cord were also stolen. ||CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim, please take 5 minutes to complete the easy CSSN online incident report, please help keep the cruising community well informed.
2701 – Theft in Guadeloupe (France) – Guadeloupe – St. Francois

Reported Incident Details from Guadeloupe (France)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Guadeloupe (France) – Guadeloupe – St. Francois.

Incident Date 2021-10-14 at 01:41
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 2.9m Highfield dinghy / 8HP Mercury outboard, (painted grey cover)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht berthed at Marina St. Francois had its Highfield dinghy / 8HP Mercury outboard stolen overnight. The dinghy was tied alongside the yacht. A report was made to the marina and the port captain.
2694 – Suspicious Activity in Honduras – Offshore02

Reported Incident Details from Honduras

An incident of Suspicious Activity has been reported in Honduras – Offshore02.

Incident Date 2021-10-11 at 09:30
Event Type Suspicious Activity
Stolen Items None
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A 38' catamaran traveling from Utila, Bay Islands, bound for Shelter Bay Marina, Panama, was approached on the port stern by 3 launchas at 0930HRS, at position 15⁰ 41.020`N and 082⁰ 40.975' W, approximately 50 miles off the coast of Honduras. The captain was sleeping in the cockpit, a crew member stepped into the cockpit, saw the launchas approaching approximately 50 yards off and alerted all hands, who immediately executed their previously agreed plan. ||The three crew presented themselves on deck with the intent to show menace, displaying what appeared to be a rifle, and a barking dog. No weapons were evident in the lead launcha and it fell back, continuing to match the yachts speed on the starboard side for a few minutes, then it turned and left on a beam run, followed by the other two launchas. The 3 launchas carried a total of 11-13 men. ||The crew continued their passage to Panama without further incident and planned to make official reports to officials there with the aid of marina personnel, as well as to their consulate.||Take the time to Know Before You Go! Having a well thought out and agreed amongst the crew plan is the best way to ensure a best possible outcome. ||Check out the CSSN dedicated Piracy Zoom-Tap, Know & Go maps to understand the facts about what has happened previously in the region, and be sure to review the helpful Piracy Precautions information as well. All on the CSSN website www. safetyandsecuritynet.org
2691 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Young Island

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Young Island.

Incident Date 2021-10-09 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 44ft. Fountain Pajot Helia catamaran
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight A 44ft. Fountain Pajot Helia catamaran " Kailani 2" was stolen from a mooring in Young Island, SVG . Photos and details can be seen here, on CSSN partner Boatwatch.org website. ||Report any information or sightings to the nearest Coast Guard, St. Vincent Coast Guard or police authority.||https://boatwatch.org/current-watches/catamaran-kailani-ii-stolen-from-young-island-st-vincent-eastern-caribbean/