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01/07/2025

Sanborn Analytics Announcement

Effective January 7th, 2024, Sanborn Analytics will no longer post maritime security updates on Facebook, Meta, or Instagram social media platforms.

To better serve the maritime community and ensure a professional environment for critical information dissemination, Sanborn Analytics will exclusively publish updates on LinkedIn moving forward.

We encourage all maritime professionals, organizations, and stakeholders to follow us on LinkedIn to stay informed about our latest maritime security bulletins, geopolitical updates, and analysis.

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01/07/2025

This is a continuing maritime security or marsec update from Sanborn Analytics. On Saturday, January 4th, 2024, first responders and Tampa Bay Harbor Pilots successfully rescued two individuals and a dog from the water after their vessel capsized in the evening.

The incident occurred near Gadsden Point as the sun was setting.
“The water temperature here is 64 degrees, and hypothermia can develop rapidly, even in Florida,” stated Michael Stutevoss, a Tampa Bay Harbor Pilot. All reporting credit goes to Fox 13 News (see link)

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01/06/2025

Maritime Security Bulletin and Geopolitical Update

Re: Hamas Has Killed(2) Israeli Soldiers and Wounded (2) Others in Northern Gaza in a Gunfight

Issued by Sanborn Analytics

Date: January 6th, 2024

Contact: [email protected] | (+1) 617-539-6114

Sanborn Analytics issues this maritime security bulletin to advise the maritime shipping community and the armed naval forces at sea of recent developments and associated risks in the Eastern Mediterranean region.

Earlier today, on January 6th, 2024, two Israeli (IDF) soldiers were killed and two others were seriously wounded during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip, as reported by the Israeli military. The soldiers were killed in a gunfight with Hamas fighters.

One of the fallen soldiers has been identified as Captain Eitan Israel Shiknazi, 24, a deputy company commander in the Nahal Brigade’s 932nd Battalion, from Eli. The name of the second fallen soldier will be released following family notification. The IDF has confirmed that the incident occurred during combat operations in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza.

The ongoing Israeli incursion into Gaza has faced significant challenges. Sanborn Analytics reiterates its earlier assessment that the operation has become increasingly ineffective, with Hamas now appearing to hold the strategic upper hand.

Advisory:

Sanborn Analytics advises all maritime traffic in the Eastern Mediterranean to proceed with heightened caution, as the regional instability has potential spillover effects on maritime operations. Vessel operators are urged to review their security protocols, remain vigilant, and stay informed of updates from official sources.

Media Credit: The Israel Times (see link)

Sanborn Analytics continues to monitor the situation and will provide further updates as necessary.

End of Bulletin



https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-two-soldiers-killed-two-seriously-injured-during-fighting-in-northern-gaza-today/

01/06/2025

This is a continuing maritime security or marsec update from Sanborn Analytics. On January 5th, 2024, a U.S. Coast Guard Station Marathon boat crew rescued four individuals after their 27-foot vessel began taking on water approximately 11 miles north of Marathon, Florida.

No injuries were reported during the incident.

Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders received a distress call around 5 p.m. reporting the vessel in distress. In response, a Station Marathon boat crew was dispatched to the scene, where they safely embarked the four individuals.

The rescued individuals were transported to shore and disembarked at the 33rd Street boat ramp. All reporting credit goes to the U.S. Coast Guard (see link)



https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4021701/coast-guard-rescues-4-from-sinking-vessel/

01/06/2025

This is a continuing maritime security or marsec update from Sanborn Analytics. On Saturday, January 4th, 2024, Russian-appointed authorities in Moscow-occupied Crimea declared a regional emergency after oil contamination was reported along the shores of Sevastopol, the peninsula's largest city.

The spill originated from two storm-damaged tankers nearly three weeks earlier in the Kerch Strait, located near eastern Crimea, approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) northeast of Sevastopol. All reporting credit goes to Maritime-Executive(see link)

https://abcnews.go.com/amp/International/wireStory/russia-appointed-officials-crimea-declare-emergency-oil-spill-117327479

Russia-appointed officials in Moscow-occupied Crimea have announced a regional emergency after oil was detected on the coast of Sevastopol

01/06/2025

This is a continuing maritime security or marsec update from Sanborn Analytics. On January 4th, 2024, Taiwan's Coast Guard rescued four injured crew members from the bulker Panoria, which caught fire off Kaohsiung. One crewman suffered serious burns, while three others sustained minor injuries.

The fire broke out in the engine room around 1700 hours near Pintung County. The crew extinguished it, but the captain requested evacuation for all 21 aboard. Due to 12-foot waves, ship-to-ship transfers were impossible, so a Ministry of National Defense helicopter evacuated the injured to a Kaohsiung hospital.

The remaining 17 crew members stayed on board. The tug Salvage Rigger was dispatched to tow the vessel, which was moving northwest off Taiwan’s coast by Sunday. All reporting credit goes to Maritime-Executive(see link)

https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/four-evacuated-from-drifting-bulker-after-engine-room-fire

Taiwan's coast guard has rescued four injured survivors from a bulker that caught fire off the coast of Kaohsiung, including one seafarer who nee...

01/03/2025

This is a continuing maritime security or marsec update from Sanborn Analytics. On January 2nd, 2024, two tragic shipwrecks occurred off the coast of Tunisia, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 individuals, including a newborn. Members of the Tunisian National Guard rescued 83 survivors, all refugees from various sub-Saharan African nations.

In a separate incident on the same day, a boat carrying at least 20 asylum seekers sank while traveling from Libya to Italy. Authorities fear that all passengers, including women and children, may have perished.

The International Organization for Migration reports that since 2014, over 24,500 people have either died or gone missing in the central Mediterranean while attempting to reach Europe. Most of these journeys originate from Libya or Tunisia. All reporting credit goes to Democracy Now (see link)

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/1/3/headlines/dozens_of_asylum_seekers_drown_in_shipwrecks_near_tunisia_and_libya_attempting_to_reach_europe

At least 27 people died Thursday in two shipwrecks off the coast of Tunisia. One of the dead was a newborn baby. Eighty-three surviving refugees from various sub-Saharan African countries were rescued by members of the Tunisian National Guard. Separately, at least 20 asylum seekers went missing Tues...

01/02/2025

This is a continuing maritime security or marsec update from Sanborn Analytics. On December 26th, 2024, the Philippine Coast Guard received a report regarding a missing seafarer from a Singapore-registered bulk carrier managed by Anglo-Eastern on behalf of Rio Tinto. The vessel had departed China on December 18th and was en route to Dampier, Australia, with arrival expected later this week.

According to the ship's master, the missing crew member, a deck fitter identified as Gel Aguavia, was last seen on December 26 on the vessel's port side. He was reportedly wearing a dark blue reflective suit at the time of his disappearance.

The Philippine Coast Guard dispatched the BRP Capones to conduct a search-and-rescue (SAR) operation and issued a general broadcast alert. Two nearby bulk carriers, HL Hope and Federal Sutton, also participated in the search efforts. All reporting credit goes to Maritime-Executive (see link)



https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/seafarer-lost-overboard-in-the-philippines-from-rio-tinto-bulker

01/02/2025

This is a continuing maritime security or marsec update from Sanborn Analytics. On January 1st, 2025, the Vietnamese Navy successfully rescued the product tanker Petrolimex 11, which was adrift and uncontrollable off the coast of central Vietnam. Despite challenging sea conditions, the navy towed the vessel to a safe anchorage.

The Vietnamese-flagged tanker, en route from Malaysia to Vietnam with a likely cargo of gasoline, issued a distress call after suffering a critical engine failure. At the time, the vessel was approximately 20 nautical miles southeast of Cam Ranh Bay, with 25 crew members aboard. The Navy promptly dispatched a rescue vessel, navigating seas with waves reaching 20 feet or higher. The naval team secured a tow line overnight and ensured the tanker’s safe arrival at anchorage.

The Petrolimex 11, a 40,000 dwt tanker built in 2008, measures 577 feet (176 meters) in length and is operated by the Vietnam Tanker Joint Stock Corporation (VITCO). All reporting credit goes to Maritime-Executive (see link)



https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/vietnamese-navy-rescues-drifting-tanker

01/01/2025

Maritime Security Bulletin and Advisory

Re: The Yemen Houthis and Nato Armed Naval Forces Exchange Fire in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea (All Attacks Deemed Ineffective)

Issued by Sanborn Analytics

Date: January 1st, 2025

Contact: [email protected] | Phone: (+1) (617)-539-6114

Media Credit: Press TV (see link)

Sanborn Analytics issues this maritime security bulletin to advise the maritime shipping community and the armed naval forces at sea regarding recent developments in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region.

Incident Summary:

On December 31st, 2024, U.S. and British warplanes conducted multiple airstrikes on Sana’a, Yemen, reportedly in response to Yemeni operations against Israel.

According to Lebanon’s al-Mayadeen television network:

Three airstrikes targeted the September 21st Park in northwestern Sana’a, a site previously associated with the First Armored Division.

Additional airstrikes hit the al-Ardi complex in al-Safiyah District and the 22nd Military Industrial Complex in al-Thawra District, with a total of eight strikes reported.

Sanborn Analytics confirms that Yemeni Houthi forces retaliated by launching drones and missiles targeting the U.S. naval vessel USS Harry S. Truman. However, neither side achieved a successful strike in their retaliatory efforts.

Advisory:

Sanborn Analytics advises all maritime vessels operating in the vicinity of the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden to:

Exercise heightened caution and maintain awareness of the evolving security situation.

Stay informed of navigational warnings issued by relevant authorities.

Implement robust security measures and avoid approaching conflict zones.

Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

End of Advisory



https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2024/12/31/740081/Yemen-US-UK-aggression-airstrikes-target-Sana-a-CENTCOM-confirm-multiple-strikes

01/01/2025

This is a continuing maritime security or marsec update from Sanborn Analytics. On December 30th, 2024, the Philippine Coast Guard launched a search and rescue operation after a domestic cargo ship, the Jerlyn Khatness, capsized in rough seas near Samar Island in the central Philippines. The 600 dwt vessel, built in 1993 and operating in the Philippines since 2016, was carrying cement from Cebu to Northern Samar when it encountered large waves and sank around 1430 hours.

Of the 15 crewmembers aboard, 13 were rescued, including one who swam ashore after 25 hours in the water. The body of a 30-year-old male was recovered, while a 64-year-old male remains missing. Passing vessels played a key role in the rescue efforts, with Civil Defense Philippines leading an aerial search for the missing individual.

The Coast Guard has located the sunken vessel and is urging passing ships to assist in the search while exercising caution. They have also called for enhanced safety measures in response to the region’s hazardous and changing weather conditions.

https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/philippine-cargo-ship-capsizes-in-rough-seas-killing-one-crewmember

A search and rescue operation was launched by the Philippine Coast Guard after it received reports that a domestic cargo ship had capsized in rough s...

12/31/2024

MARITIME SECURITY BULLETIN AND ADVISORY

Re: The U.S. Navy Launched Aerial Attacks Against the Yemen Houthis

(Attacks Deemed Ineffective)

Contact: [email protected] | Phone: (+1) (617) 539-6114

Date: December 31st, 2024

Sanborn Analytics issues this maritime security bulletin to advise the maritime shipping community and the armed naval forces at sea of military action in the Gulf of Aden and surrounding waters.

Summary of Events

On December 30th and 31st, 2024, the U.S. military conducted strikes targeting Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and coastal regions. These operations were directed against a Houthi command and control facility and advanced conventional weapons (ACW) production and storage facilities, including missiles and uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs).

According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes aimed to degrade Houthi military capabilities. However, the spokesperson for Yemen’s Houthi rebels, Mohammed Abdulsalam, asserted their intent to continue defending their territory following the air raids.

Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported that a total of 12 air raids were conducted by U.S. military jets across two districts in Sanaa. Despite the targeted strikes, Sanborn Analytics' surveillance—using drone and HUMINT sources—has concluded that the Houthis retain their full military capabilities, with no significant degradation observed in their operational readiness or strategic assets.

Geopolitical Impact and Advisory

The situation underscores the ongoing instability in Yemen, posing potential risks to maritime security in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and adjacent areas. The conflict's spillover effect may increase the likelihood of attacks or disruptions targeting commercial shipping and naval operations in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Maritime stakeholders and naval forces are advised to:

Exercise heightened vigilance when transiting near Yemeni waters and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

Review and update contingency plans for potential threats such as uncrewed surface and aerial attacks or mines.

Monitor regional developments through reliable intelligence sources and advisories.

Enhance communication protocols to ensure rapid response and coordination during incidents.

Media Attribution:

This report incorporates information from Al-Jazeera (see link)

This bulletin reflects Sanborn Analytics’ commitment to providing timely and actionable intelligence to the maritime community and naval forces. Stay alert and ensure your safety measures are robust.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b05O0ugsAhY

The US military said that it carried out attacks against targets in the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa and coastal locations in Yemen on both Monday and Tue...