The Caribbean Safety and Security Net https://thecssn.org Reporting Yacht Crimes in the Caribbean Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:39:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 3879 – Theft in Martinique (France) – Fort de France https://thecssn.org/incidents/3879/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:39:25 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39774

Incident Date: 2026-07-01 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (kayak)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight an in-the-water and not locked kayak was stolen from a yacht anchored off the waterfront.

CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim please make a firsthand report, and help keep our community well informed.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Martinique (France) – Fort de France.

Incident Date 2026-07-01 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (kayak)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight an in-the-water and not locked kayak was stolen from a yacht anchored off the waterfront.

CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim please make a firsthand report, and help keep our community well informed.

]]> CSSN UPDATE – Stolen yacht Abracadabra https://thecssn.org/updates/cssn-update-stolen-yacht-abracadabra/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:37:06 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39771 The yacht Abracadabra has been located and is under the control of authorities. The incident appears to stem from an ownership dispute among private parties, rather than a theft posing a general risk to the cruising community.

CSSN originally published this report (3874) because it was supported by a sworn police report. Verifying proof of ownership is standard police protocol, performed by the authorities before they accepted the report. This is their responsibility, not CSSN’s.

CSSN has updated the original report to reflect this development. It will be removed on 10 July 2026, consistent with CSSN policy to maintain only incidents relevant to broader cruiser safety. This brief window allows readers in our various distribution channels to see the explanation rather than finding the report simply gone.

]]> 3878 – Theft in Colombia – Cartegena – Club Nautico https://thecssn.org/incidents/3878/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:15:40 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39768

Incident Date: 2026-07-07 at 04:23


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (Red inflatable, HIN ESMRSR3004010), Outboard Motor (Yamaha 25HP ES5BMH)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight, an in-the-water and not locked dinghy was stolen, thieves had cut the lines. A report was made to the Coast Guard and the Port Captain.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Colombia – Cartegena – Club Nautico.

Incident Date 2026-07-07 at 04:23
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (Red inflatable, HIN ESMRSR3004010), Outboard Motor (Yamaha 25HP ES5BMH)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight, an in-the-water and not locked dinghy was stolen, thieves had cut the lines. A report was made to the Coast Guard and the Port Captain.
]]> 3877 – Attempted Theft in Saint Lucia – Soufriere https://thecssn.org/incidents/3877/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:06:39 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39766

Incident Date: 2026-07-05 at 00:10


Event Type: Attempted Theft


Stolen Items: None


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: The owner of a yacht on an SMMA mooring had been asleep on deck, and awoke when it began to rain. As he was returning to the interior salon he noticed a thief in a dinghy was attempting to steal the yacht's in-the-water but locked dinghy. The owner began yelling and the thief started his own engine and departed quickly to the south.

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An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Saint Lucia – Soufriere.

Incident Date 2026-07-05 at 00:10
Event Type Attempted Theft
Stolen Items None
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details The owner of a yacht on an SMMA mooring had been asleep on deck, and awoke when it began to rain. As he was returning to the interior salon he noticed a thief in a dinghy was attempting to steal the yacht’s in-the-water but locked dinghy. The owner began yelling and the thief started his own engine and departed quickly to the south.
]]> 3876 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – San Filipe https://thecssn.org/incidents/3876/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:55:48 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39764

Incident Date: 2026-07-03 at 01:02


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (11 foot hard dinghy, Reg FL 6825PX (recovered)), Outboard Motor (15HP Yamaha Enduro 6B4K-1508739)


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight, while the owners slept onboard their in-the water and not locked dinghy/outboard was stolen. They found both lines securing it alongside had been cleanly cut. The 11ft. hard dinghy is distinctive, home-built and painted green on the outside, white on the inside. The engine was padlocked to the dinghy.

A report was made on the VHF net and a police was made.

CSSN UPDATE: The dinghy was found nearby, but engineless, later the same day.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – San Filipe.

Incident Date 2026-07-03 at 01:02
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (11 foot hard dinghy, Reg FL 6825PX (recovered)), Outboard Motor (15HP Yamaha Enduro 6B4K-1508739)
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight, while the owners slept onboard their in-the water and not locked dinghy/outboard was stolen. They found both lines securing it alongside had been cleanly cut. The 11ft. hard dinghy is distinctive, home-built and painted green on the outside, white on the inside. The engine was padlocked to the dinghy.

A report was made on the VHF net and a police was made.

CSSN UPDATE: The dinghy was found nearby, but engineless, later the same day.

]]> 3875 – Burglary in Panama – Bocas del Toro – South anchorage https://thecssn.org/incidents/3875/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:06:14 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39762

Incident Date: 2026-06-30 at 03:03


Event Type: Burglary


Stolen Items: GPS, Camera (GoPro), Jewelry, Clothing, Other: Paddleboard and paddle, JBL speaker


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight, thieves broke into an unoccupied yacht in the South anchorage. They initially broke into a small locked hatch, but were unable to gain entry. When rifling the cockpit they discovered a hidden key and entered the yacht. They stole many items including a GPS, GoPro camera, jewelry, clothing, a paddleboard and paddle and a JBL speaker.

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An incident of Burglary has been reported in Panama – Bocas del Toro – South anchorage.

Incident Date 2026-06-30 at 03:03
Event Type Burglary
Stolen Items GPS, Camera (GoPro), Jewelry, Clothing, Other: Paddleboard and paddle, JBL speaker
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight, thieves broke into an unoccupied yacht in the South anchorage. They initially broke into a small locked hatch, but were unable to gain entry. When rifling the cockpit they discovered a hidden key and entered the yacht. They stole many items including a GPS, GoPro camera, jewelry, clothing, a paddleboard and paddle and a JBL speaker.
]]> 3874 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Marigot Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3874/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:32:01 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39760

Incident Date: 2026-07-02 at 03:10


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Other: entire yacht Abracadabra


Secured: Does not apply


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: The yacht Abracadabra was stolen overnight from Marigot Bay, St. Martin. Abracadabra is a Beneteau First, 47.7 dark blue hull, white decks, dark stackpack, with a Polish flag. A report was made to the police, Port Captain, and Coast Guard.

If you sight this vessel, contact your local authorities, or Officer Merino at Marigot Gendarme Nationale (Marigot) +590 590 5221 90

CSSN UPDATE July 8, 2026
see CSSN News item here : https://thecssn.org/updates/cssn-update-stolen-yacht-abracadabra/

]]> Reported Incident Details from Saint Martin (France)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Martin (France) – Marigot Bay.

Incident Date 2026-07-02 at 03:10
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Other: entire yacht Abracadabra
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details The yacht Abracadabra was stolen overnight from Marigot Bay, St. Martin. Abracadabra is a Beneteau First, 47.7 dark blue hull, white decks, dark stackpack, with a Polish flag. A report was made to the police, Port Captain, and Coast Guard.

If you sight this vessel, contact your local authorities, or Officer Merino at Marigot Gendarme Nationale (Marigot) +590 590 5221 90

CSSN UPDATE July 8, 2026
see CSSN News item here : https://thecssn.org/updates/cssn-update-stolen-yacht-abracadabra/

]]> 3871 – Theft in Sint Maarten (Kingdom of the Netherlands) – Simpson Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3871/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:25:58 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39758

Incident Date: 2026-06-29 at 02:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy, Outboard Motor (Tohatsu 18HP)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight, while the owner slept onboard, an in-the-water and not locked dinghy was stolen from a yacht in Simpson Bay.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Sint Maarten (Kingdom of the Netherlands) – Simpson Bay.

Incident Date 2026-06-29 at 02:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy, Outboard Motor (Tohatsu 18HP)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight, while the owner slept onboard, an in-the-water and not locked dinghy was stolen from a yacht in Simpson Bay.
]]> 3870 – Theft in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Village Cay Marina https://thecssn.org/incidents/3870/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:00:55 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39755

Incident Date: 2026-06-25 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (AB 10 ft.), Outboard Motor (15HP)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: A lifted but not locked dinghy/outboard was stolen from a yacht berthed in Village Cay Marina.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Village Cay Marina.

Incident Date 2026-06-25 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (AB 10 ft.), Outboard Motor (15HP)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details A lifted but not locked dinghy/outboard was stolen from a yacht berthed in Village Cay Marina.
]]> 3869 – Theft in Sint Maarten (Kingdom of the Netherlands) – Simpson Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3869/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:00:06 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39753

Incident Date: 2026-06-23 at 20:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Other: 20 liters of gasoline


Secured: Does not apply


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: All 20 liters of gasoline were removed from the fuel tank of a dinghy at the Soggy Dollar dock between 2000-2400HRS. The fuel tank was locked to the dinghy.

]]> 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 2026-06-23 at 20:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Other: 20 liters of gasoline
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details All 20 liters of gasoline were removed from the fuel tank of a dinghy at the Soggy Dollar dock between 2000-2400HRS. The fuel tank was locked to the dinghy.
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