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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 2025-02-18 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items dinghy / outboard (recovered by Navy/Dutch Coast Guard)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight and in-the-water and not locked dinghy was stolen from a yacht in the lagoon.  It was found by the Navy and returned via the Dutch Coast Guard. The owner advises that the closed loop painter was intact, and would have required removal. ||NOTE: This report has been updated to firsthand

Reported Incident Details from British Virgin Islands (UK)

An incident of Theft has been reported in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Jost van Dyke – Great Harbour.

Incident Date 2025-02-17 at 20:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items charter yacht dinghy / outboard – recovered
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details An unlocked charter yacht's dinghy / outboard was stolen from the dinghy dock. A local business owner was able to locate the dinghy in another bay the next day and returned it intact. A report was made to the police.

Reported Incident Details from Aruba (the Netherlands)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Aruba (the Netherlands) – Renaissance Marina.

Incident Date 2025-02-20 at 06:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items binoculars
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details A catamaran berthed at Renaissance marina was boarded between 0600-0800HRS. Binoculars were stolen from the cockpit area. A report was made to the marina.

Reported Incident Details from Antigua and Barbuda

An incident of Theft has been reported in Antigua and Barbuda – Antigua – Falmouth Harbor.

Incident Date 2025-02-15 at 21:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy engine cover/cowling for a Suzuki 30HP outboard
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details At 1730HRS a dinghy was well locked to the dinghy dock in Falmouth, its 30HP engine thru bolted to the dinghy. When the owner returned at 2200HRS the engine cover had been stolen.