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Please note that whilst these pages are grouped under “Piracy”, they, in fact, relate to yacht security (in some cases piracy) and include reports on security incidents against yachts and cruisers.
Reports
Summary of Security Reports for 2018 – by region
List of Security reports by date:-
January 2018
Bonaire, Kralendijk: Dingy fuel tank theft – January 2018
Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay, Reduit Beach: Dingy and outboard stolen – January 2018
Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay, Reduit Beach: Another dinghy and outboard stolen – January 2018
Caribbean – SVG, Wallilabou Bay: Burglary – December 2016 – victims update
Fiji, Savusavu, Nakama Creek: Burglary – January 2018
Honduras, Gorda Bank: Attempted Piracy – January 2018
SVG, Buccament Bay: Attempted dinghy theft and stolen accessories – January 2018
February 2018
Chile, Northern Patagonia, Chiloe Island: Boarded at Night – February 2018
Gulf of Aden: Attempted Piracy – February 2018
Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay Marina Mooring: Dinghy fuel tank stolen – February 2018
Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay: Dinghy theft has become a real problem here
Sint Maarten, Simpson Bay: Yacht crew member shot in hand – February 2018
St Kitts, Basseterre: Theft from Anchored Yacht
SVG, Union Island, Chatham Bay: Attempted theft – February 2018
March 2018
Brazil, Salvador, Maragogipe: Armed Night Robbery
Brazil, Salvador, Maragogipe: Gloom and doom in the Bay of All Saints continues
Cape Verdes, Sao Vicente, Mindelo: Night boarding and theft
Canary Islands, Lanzarote, Arrecife: Dinghy and bicycle thefts
Caribbean, Grenada, Chemin Bay: Outboard theft
Caribbean, Guadeloupe West Coast: Dinghy and Outboard Theft
Caribbean, Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay, Gros Islet: Dinghy Theft
Caribbean, Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay, Gros Islet: Another Dinghy Theft
Caribbean, SVG, Canouan, Charlestown Bay: Charter yacht burgled
Caribbean, USVI, St. Thomas: Outboard Thefts
Colombia, Cartagena: Outboard & fuel tank theft
Colombia, Isla de San Andres: Death of Dutch Cruising Couple – Criminal Investigation Opened
Gulf of Aden: Attempted Piracy
April 2018
Pirates approach catamaran in South China Sea: April 2018
French Polynesia, Tuamotu, Kauehi: Daylight Robbery – April 2018
Honduras, Roatan, West End: Outboard Theft – April 2018
Honduras, Gorda Banks: Suspicious Activity – April 2018
Honduras/Nicaragua border 16N/81W: Attempted Piracy – April 2018
Saint Lucia, Anse La Ray: Raised (but not locked) dinghy & outboard stolen – April 2018
May 2018
Dominica, Prince Rupert Bay: Break-in and attempted burglary – May 2018
Guatemala, Rio Dulce: Dinghy Theft at Nana Juana – May 2018
Cuba, Cienfuegos: Night boarding and attempted theft – May 2018
Puerto Rico, San Juan: Dinghy & Outboard Theft – May 2018
June 2018
SVG, Canouan, Glossy Bay: Night boarding and attempted burglary – June 2018
SVG, Mayreau, Salt Whistle Bay: Night burglaries whilst owners on board – June 2018
Bonaire, Fisherman’s Pier: Attempted dinghy theft – June 2018
Saint Lucia, Vieux Fort: Burgled – June 2018
July 2018
Sint Maarten, Simpson Bay: Theft – July 2018
South Pacific, French Polynesia: Dinghy and outboard theft continues to be a problem
August 2018
Panama, Linton Bay Marina: Outboard Theft – August 2018
Dominican Republic: Burgled while ashore – August 2018
September 2018
Trinidad, Chaguaramas, TTSA: Spate of Thefts – September 2018
French Polynesia, Tahiti: Yachts burgled at Marina Papeete – September 2018
Spanish North Africa, Melilla: Night boarding – September 2018
October 2018
Curacao, Spanish Water: Dinghy and Outboard Theft – October 2018
French Polynesia, Huahine: Burgled while having dinner ashore – October 2018
Panama, Linton Bay: Armed boarding and robbery – October 2018
Dominican Republic, Luperon: Burgled while travelling inland – October 2018
Panama, Linton Bay: Burglary – October 2018
November 2018
Dominican Republic, Luperon: Burgled while asleep – November 2018
Martinique, Le Marin: Dinghy and Outboard Theft – November 2018
Dominican Republic, Luperon: Unoccupied yacht burgled – November 2018
Saint Lucia, Vieux Fort: Attempted Theft – November 2018
December 2018
Thailand, Phang Nga, Ko Panyi: Burgled while away from the vessel – December 2018
Bahamas, South Bimini, Bimini Beach Club Marina: Threatening Officials – December 2018
Antigua, St. John’s: Burgled while ashore – December 2018
Panama, Las Perlas, Rio Cacique: Burgled while ashore – December 2018
French Polynesia, Bora Bora, Vaitape: Outboard stolen – December 2018
Saint Lucia, Marigot Bay: Burgled whilst snorkelling – December 2018
Curacao, Spanish Water: Attempted dinghy theft
Guatemala, Rio Dulce: Attempted outboard theft and dinghy items stolen
Martinique, Le Marin: Dinghy and outboard theft
Puerto Rico, Culebra: Dinghy items stolen at the public dock
Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay: Dinghy and outboard theft
USVI’s, St. Thomas, Elephant Bay: Dinghy and outboard theft
USVI’s, St. Thomas, Elephant Bay: Unlocked dinghy/outboard stolen
USVI’s, St. Thomas, Elephant Bay: (3rd incident) Unlocked dinghy/outboard stolen
UPDATE HISTORY (followed by the update history)
Nera Cornell
Porto Praia, Cabo Verde islands
We were boarded by armed pirates in Porto Praia and held at knifepoint this past January, 2020. Cash and electronics stolen, nobody hurt. Police responded well and had suspects in custody within 2 days. Some of our stolen items were returned