The Caribbean Safety and Security Net https://thecssn.org Reporting Yacht Crimes in the Caribbean Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:53:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 3865 – Theft in Curacao (the Netherlands) – Spanish Water – Cabrita Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3865/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:53:43 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39747

Incident Date: 2026-06-07 at 09:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (folding type), Outboard Motor (Tohatsu M3.5B2S, serial number 006631BC)


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: The owners locked their dinghy/outboard to a tree in Cabrita Bay, Spanish Waters at 0900HRS. When they returned at 1700HRS they found it had been stolen. A report was made to the police and Coast Guard.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Curacao (the Netherlands) – Spanish Water – Cabrita Bay.

Incident Date 2026-06-07 at 09:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (folding type), Outboard Motor (Tohatsu M3.5B2S, serial number 006631BC)
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details The owners locked their dinghy/outboard to a tree in Cabrita Bay, Spanish Waters at 0900HRS. When they returned at 1700HRS they found it had been stolen. A report was made to the police and Coast Guard.
]]> 3863 – Theft in Martinique (France) – St. Anne https://thecssn.org/incidents/3863/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:32:28 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39745

Incident Date: 2026-06-05 at 16:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Fuel Tank, Other: Fuel tank cap


Secured: Does not apply


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: The owner returned to their dinghy at the St. Anne dinghy dock and found that the fuel tank cap, and all the gasoline had been stolen. The fuel tank was locked to the dinghy.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Martinique (France) – St. Anne.

Incident Date 2026-06-05 at 16:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Fuel Tank, Other: Fuel tank cap
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details The owner returned to their dinghy at the St. Anne dinghy dock and found that the fuel tank cap, and all the gasoline had been stolen. The fuel tank was locked to the dinghy.
]]> 3864 – Theft in Martinique (France) – Le Marin – Indigo dinghy dock https://thecssn.org/incidents/3864/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:31:37 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39743

Incident Date: 2026-06-05 at 16:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (Walker Bay dinghy, white blue seats)


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: A Walker Bay dinghy locked to the Indigo Restaurant dock was stolen. It is not known if a police report was made.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Martinique (France) – Le Marin – Indigo dinghy dock.

Incident Date 2026-06-05 at 16:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (Walker Bay dinghy, white blue seats)
Secured Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details A Walker Bay dinghy locked to the Indigo Restaurant dock was stolen. It is not known if a police report was made.
]]> 3861 – Theft in Panama – San Blas – Banedup https://thecssn.org/incidents/3861/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:17:07 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39740

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


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (custom), Outboard Motor (Yamaha 15HP)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight, while the owners slept onboard their yacht in the Swimming Pool area, their in-the-water and not locked dinghy/outboard was stolen. The painter had been cut. A report was made to local officials.

CSSN NOTE: Firsthand reports are the CSSN gold standard, if you are, or know a victim, please make an easy, and complete report here. https://thecssn.org/report-incident/

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – San Blas – Banedup.

Incident Date 2026-06-01 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (custom), Outboard Motor (Yamaha 15HP)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight, while the owners slept onboard their yacht in the Swimming Pool area, their in-the-water and not locked dinghy/outboard was stolen. The painter had been cut. A report was made to local officials.

CSSN NOTE: Firsthand reports are the CSSN gold standard, if you are, or know a victim, please make an easy, and complete report here. https://thecssn.org/report-incident/

]]> 3860 – Theft in Martinique (France) – Le Marin – anchorage https://thecssn.org/incidents/3860/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:39:37 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39738

Incident Date: 2026-05-30 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Outboard Motor (Yamaha 6HP outboard)


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: The owner returned to their yacht anchored in Le Marin after a 2 week absence and found that the outboard engine locked to the rail had been stolen. No further details are available.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Martinique (France) – Le Marin – anchorage.

Incident Date 2026-05-30 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Outboard Motor (Yamaha 6HP outboard)
Secured Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details The owner returned to their yacht anchored in Le Marin after a 2 week absence and found that the outboard engine locked to the rail had been stolen. No further details are available.
]]> 3859 – Theft in Colombia – San Andres – San Andres Harbor https://thecssn.org/incidents/3859/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:13:34 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39736

Incident Date: 2026-05-28 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy, Outboard Motor


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight and in-the-water and not locked dinghy was stolen from an occupied yacht. The dinghy, minus the outboard was recovered the next day.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Colombia – San Andres – San Andres Harbor.

Incident Date 2026-05-28 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy, Outboard Motor
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight and in-the-water and not locked dinghy was stolen from an occupied yacht. The dinghy, minus the outboard was recovered the next day.
]]> 3858 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Outer Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3858/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:38:13 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39734

Incident Date: 2026-05-30 at 03:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Other: Dinghy lifting harness and strap


Secured: Does not apply


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight between 0100-0700HRS, while the crew slept onboard, thieves boarded the yacht and attempted to steal the 15HP Yamaha outboard that was locked to the pushpit. The thieves stole the lifting harness, and strap, and loosened the lines on the lifting crane. A report was made to the marina and Customs authorities ashore.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Outer Bay.

Incident Date 2026-05-30 at 03:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Other: Dinghy lifting harness and strap
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight between 0100-0700HRS, while the crew slept onboard, thieves boarded the yacht and attempted to steal the 15HP Yamaha outboard that was locked to the pushpit. The thieves stole the lifting harness, and strap, and loosened the lines on the lifting crane. A report was made to the marina and Customs authorities ashore.
]]> 3857 – Theft in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Trellis Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3857/ Sat, 30 May 2026 13:47:26 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39732

Incident Date: 2026-05-28 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy, Outboard Motor


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight multiple in-the water, not locked dinghies were stolen from yachts in Trellis Bay, (victim#3) see 3854,3856.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Trellis Bay.

Incident Date 2026-05-28 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy, Outboard Motor
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight multiple in-the water, not locked dinghies were stolen from yachts in Trellis Bay, (victim#3) see 3854,3856.
]]> 3856 – Theft in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Trellis Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3856/ Fri, 29 May 2026 20:08:40 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39730

Incident Date: 2026-05-28 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (11ft Highfield RIB), Outboard Motor (Yamaha 15HP)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: An in-the water and not locked dinghy/outboard was stolen overnight from a charter yacht in Trellis Bay. A police report was made. There were multiple victims, see 3854.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Trellis Bay.

Incident Date 2026-05-28 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (11ft Highfield RIB), Outboard Motor (Yamaha 15HP)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details An in-the water and not locked dinghy/outboard was stolen overnight from a charter yacht in Trellis Bay. A police report was made. There were multiple victims, see 3854.
]]> 3854 – Theft in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Trellis Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3854/ Thu, 28 May 2026 10:59:41 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39728

Incident Date: 2026-05-28 at 01:15


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (Carib 15ft center console)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: The crew of a yacht in Trellis Bay awoke and saw their in-the-water and not locked center console tender (plus 2-3 others) being stolen, and towed away at 0100HRS. A police report was made.

UPDATE: the owner investigated a nearby area and was told a $600 USD ransom was required for the recovery of the 3 dinghies. The ransom was paid, and 2 engineless dinghies were reclaimed in East End Bay, Tortola. The second dinghy is now safely stored in Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, and can be claimed with proper proof of ownership. The police were informed of the ransom/recovery.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Trellis Bay.

Incident Date 2026-05-28 at 01:15
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (Carib 15ft center console)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details The crew of a yacht in Trellis Bay awoke and saw their in-the-water and not locked center console tender (plus 2-3 others) being stolen, and towed away at 0100HRS. A police report was made.

UPDATE: the owner investigated a nearby area and was told a $600 USD ransom was required for the recovery of the 3 dinghies. The ransom was paid, and 2 engineless dinghies were reclaimed in East End Bay, Tortola. The second dinghy is now safely stored in Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, and can be claimed with proper proof of ownership. The police were informed of the ransom/recovery.

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