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2226 – Suspicious Activity in Honduras – Location – Listed – Honduras

Reported Incident Details from Honduras

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

Incident Date 2018-04-13 at 11:15
Event Type Suspicious Activity
Stolen Items N/A
Secured N/A
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht transiting northward from Isla Providencia, Columbia to Grand Cayman, at a position of 15-45 N – 81-32 W was off the Gordo banks and traveling dark, and noticed a suspicious vessel on an intercept course from the WSW at 2245 HRS. At 2315 the suspect vessel was within a few hundred meters, displaying only running lights. The yacht assumed it was law enforcement and turned on its lights and made 3-4 calls on VHF 16 that were not answered. ||The suspect vessel continued to track on an intercept course and increased speed in clear pursuit. The yacht was now able to identify the large 70+ ft. boat as a fishing trawler type vessel. The yacht was making good speed with full sail and added engine to further increase speed and was able to outpace the suspect vessel, which after 20 minutes gave up the pursuit, then stopped dead and lit up. The captain believes he was a target of opportunity and that the trawler was on the banks to fish. ||CSSN NOTE: Routing, vigilance and preparation are important. Review summary piracy precautions specific to this area and other incidents on the dedicated regional piracy map, it's easy to Know Before You Go!|https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/piracy-passage-precautions-central-america/ |https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/regional-piracy-infographics/
2216 – Theft in Honduras – Roatan – West End

Reported Incident Details from Honduras

An incident of Theft has been reported in Honduras – Roatan – West End.

Incident Date 2018-04-08 at 09:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Outboard
Secured Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight, an unoccupied (but locked and minded) yacht on a mooring was broken into, and the dinghy outboard engine stolen. The mooring line was cut and the boat had grounded nearby where it was discovered by cruisers. It is not known if a police report was made.
2218 – Theft in Curacao (the Netherlands) – Spanish Water – anchorage

Reported Incident Details from Curacao (the Netherlands)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Curacao (the Netherlands) – Spanish Water – anchorage.

Incident Date 2018-04-08 at 20:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items dinghy with 15 HP outboard
Secured Unknown
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Dinghy/outboard stolen from Pirates Nest dock, no further details available
2497 – Theft in Curacao (the Netherlands) – Spanish Water – Hyatt/Santa Barbara Marina

Reported Incident Details from Curacao (the Netherlands)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Curacao (the Netherlands) – Spanish Water – Hyatt/Santa Barbara Marina.

Incident Date 2018-04-08 at 02:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 15 Hp outboard
Secured Unknown
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details 15 HP outboard stolen overnight from an unoccupied day charter boat, dinghy was hoisted but it is not known if the outboard was locked to the transom.
2219 – Theft in Martinique (France) – St. Anne

Reported Incident Details from Martinique (France)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Martinique (France) – St. Anne.

Incident Date 2018-04-06 at 22:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items dinghy with 6 HP Tohastu outboard
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A cable locked dinghy was stolen between 9-11 PM from the main dinghy dock in St. Anne. A report was made to the police, port port captain, Coast Guard and on the local VHF net.
2220 – Theft in Martinique (France) – St. Anne

Reported Incident Details from Martinique (France)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Martinique (France) – St. Anne.

Incident Date 2018-04-05 at 18:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items fishing rod and reel
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Cruisers went ashore around 17:00 and locked their dingy to the main dinghy dock in St Anne. There was a small telescoping fishing rod and reel in their dinghy, tied in. They returned to the dinghy about an hour later and found that the rod and reel had been stolen . Reported on the local VHF net.
2222 – Theft in Colombia – Cabo de la Vela

Reported Incident Details from Colombia

An incident of Theft has been reported in Colombia – Cabo de la Vela.

Incident Date 2018-04-03 at 20:30
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy and outboard
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht was anchored alone in the bay. On the second evening, while they and their dog were onboard, both of the lines securing the in-the-water dinghy/outboard were cut, and it was stolen. They discovered the theft at about 8:30 PM when they went out to hoist and secure it for the night. No police report was made, they departed the next morning for Panama.
2215 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Union – Clifton Harbor

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Union – Clifton Harbor.

Incident Date 2018-04-01 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items New 25HP Outboard
Secured Unknown
Source Type 3rd Hand Report
Incident Details A local boat/fisherman had small boat stolen from Clifton Harbor. The boat was set adrift and settled on the rocks and was recovered minus the new 25HP outboard. No further details available.
2221 – Suspicious Activity in Trinidad and Tobago – Trinidad – Hibiscus Gas Platform

Reported Incident Details from Trinidad and Tobago

An incident of Suspicious Activity has been reported in Trinidad and Tobago – Trinidad – Hibiscus Gas Platform.

Incident Date 2018-03-29 at 04:00
Event Type Suspicious Activity
Stolen Items None
Secured
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details During a night transit from Chaguaramas, Trinidad to Grenada at 0400 hours and approximately 6 nm South of the Hibiscus gas platform, a boat about a mile ahead and slightly off to port of the yachts track suddenly switched on an array of nonstandard lights, including a flashing red/green light, and two or three hand held lights. The yachts crew were monitoring VHF 16 and could not determine what this boat was doing or its intentions.

After a while they passed it port side to at about a quarter of a mile. The boat then motored around astern of the yacht, and began to follow, gradually closing to about 100yds astern over the next 20 minutes. Once it became clear they were being followed, the yacht went dark, all navigation lights and other visible lighting were doused. Defensive equipment was made ready on deck, and full speed on engine and full sail was made, approximately 7kts.

After an additional 20 minutes the suspect vessel dropped back, and once far enough away, the yacht changed course 60 degrees with intermittent further changes over time to make themselves more difficult to find, and to keep well clear of the normal Hibiscus direct route to Grenada. The crew had no doubt they had been checked out as a possible target for attack, and a full report was made to TTCG.

CSSN NOTE: Reminder, for those planning this passage there are several important and helpful resources available on the CSSN website. Review Prior piracy incidents in this area using the dedicated Piracy Zoom-Tap, Know & Go interactive map. Review the Piracy Precautions specific to this passage, and file a float plan by email with TTCG/YSATT.

2243 – Theft in Colombia – Rosarios Islands – Isla Grande

Reported Incident Details from Colombia

An incident of Theft has been reported in Colombia – Rosarios Islands – Isla Grande.

Incident Date 2018-03-21 at 15:30
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy anchor
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht anchored near Isla Pirata and the owners/crew took the dinghy to snorkel. While they were snorkeling the dinghy’s anchor was stolen, the theives had replaced it with a large rock.