Honduras, Offshore: Yacht on Passage Reports Suspicious Activity from Fishing Boats
The Caribbean Safety and Security Network has received a report from the crew of a catamaran on passage from Isla San Andres, Colombia to the Rio Dulce in Guatemala detailing the suspicious activity of a number of fishing boats when about 125 miles (200km) off the coast of Honduras.
Published 5 days ago, updated 1 day ago
SOURCE: CSSN First Hand Incident Report
DATE: 2025-03-20 14:00
LOCATION: Honduras – Offshore
EVENT: Attempted Piracy
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: None – Not Successful
SECURED: Does not Apply
DETAILS:
A catamaran with 3 persons onboard departed Isla San Andres, Colombia for the Rio Dulce, Guatemala. At 1400HRS and position 15-25.6N 081-11.8W, approximately 125nmile off the Honduran coast and about 25nmiles south of the Thunder Knoll fishing shoals, the crew observed 4 fishing boats approaching rapidly. The yacht altered course, putting on all sail/speed. The crew was monitoring VHF and there were no communications.
The crew had discussed their plan before departure and gathered and then displayed multiple flare guns, a paint ball type weapon, a spear gun and a large fishing gaff. Three of the pursuing vessels were smaller, unable to keep up and fell away, coming no closer than about a ½ mile.
The largest (4th) panga had 2 men wearing orange life jackets standing prominently near the bow and continued to pursue the yacht and approached to 200-300FT before they were able to see the crew’s very visible and ready preparation before they chose to end the pursuit.
The yacht continued their passage without further incident and arrived safely in Guatemala. A report was made to the Honduran Navy by phone.
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Notes:
The SSCA mentioned that a previous attempt was made on a vessel, with children on board, four days previously. The Honduran Navy has been notified.
A similar incident was reported to CSSN in December 2024:
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Related to following destinations: Atlantic (Honduras), Bay Islands, Caribbean Coast (Colombia), Colombia, Guanaja, Guatemala, Honduras, Isla de San Andres, La Ceiba, Off Lying Islands Caribbean (Colombia), Omoa, Puerto Castilla, Puerto Cortes, Puerto Lempira, Rio Dulce, Roatan (Coxen Hole), Swan Island, Utila
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