NAVAREA IX - 337/26

SÉCURITÉArchived

Issued: 24 Sept 2026, 20:30Archived: 28 Sept 2026, 04:21Last modified: 1 Nov 2026, 15:01

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Merchant vessel 'CAPE DAO' reported drifting near Jazirat Musandam

A merchant vessel named CAPE DAO involved in a security incident on 23 Sep 2026 is reported drifting at 26-23.4N 056-34.4E, about 2.1 NM northeast of Jazirat Musandam in the Strait of Hormuz. Mariners are cautioned. Message cancels NAVAREA IX 336/26.

Mariners cautioned and should navigate with caution and keep a safe distance; maintain a sharp lookout.

Type: Drifting object · severity high
Feed: Wrecks, obstructions and drifting objectsAll warnings of this kind on the map (contributors), or as an API feed: /api/v2/feeds/hazards/
Location: Strait of Hormuz, approximately 2.1 NM northeast of Jazirat Musandam
Validity: From 24 Sept 2026, 20:30 UTC
242030 UTC SEP 2026; ON 23 SEP 26
Activity periods: ? - ? (Reported drifting on 23 Sep 26; no end time or further activity periods given)
Hazards: drifting vessel, navigation hazard
Cancels: 336/26 (archived)
Charts: BA 2888, 3172, OMAN CHARTS OM509, OM1219

Vessels involved

CAPE DAO · drifting vessel

Coast stations for this area

RCCRCC Bandar AbbasIran (Islamic Republic of)52 NM from the area
DSCDSC Station Qeshm Radio (Persian Gulf)Iran (Islamic Republic of)MMSI 004224304VHF 30range 30 NM37 NM from the area
DSCDSC Station Bahonar RadioIran (Islamic Republic of)MMSI 004224301VHF 30range 30 NM48 NM from the area
DSCDSC Station Abbas Radio (Persian Gulf)RCC Bandar AbbasIran (Islamic Republic of)MMSI 004225300VHF 30, MF 250, HFrange 250 NM51 NM from the area
DSCDSC Station Jask Radio (Oman Sea)Iran (Islamic Republic of)MMSI 004225308VHF 30range 30 NM78 NM from the area
DSCDSC Station Abomusa Radio (Persian Gulf)Iran (Islamic Republic of)MMSI 004225310VHF 30range 30 NM90 NM from the area

Generated automatically from the warning text on 27 Sept 2026, 15:17 UTC. It can be wrong: the original warning below is the authoritative text.

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Message content

242030 UTC SEP 2026 NAVAREA IX 337/26 STRAIT OF HORMUZ CHARTS BA 2888, 3172 OMAN CHARTS OM509 AND OM1219 1. MERCHANT VESSEL ‘CAPE DAO’ INVOLVED IN SECURITY INCIDENT ON 23 SEP 26 IS REPORTED DRIFTING AT POSITION 26-23.40N 056-34.40E APPROXIMATELY 2.1NM NORTHEAST JAZIRAT MUSANDAM MARINERS CAUTIONED 2. CANCEL NAVAREA IX 336/26

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