Strait of Hormuz GPS jamming remains major security issue, tanker CEO says

Tanker CEO: GPS Jamming in Strait of Hormuz Persists, Cuts Ship Traffic by 20% Despite Ceasefire

Strait of Hormuz GPS jamming remains major security issue, tanker CEO says Despite the Israel-Iran ceasefire, security issues for shipowners in the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing. A tanker CEO tells CNBC that GPS jamming continues to make vessel transits difficult and has reduced traffic by roughly 20%. A June 20 estimate from the Maritime […]

Strait of Hormuz GPS jamming remains major security issue, tanker CEO says

The Israel-Iran ceasefire held on Tuesday, but GPS jamming in the Strait of Hormuz remains a top security concern for vessels, according to a tanker CEO.

GPS jamming still plagues Strait of Hormuz traffic

Security risks persist for ships in the Strait of Hormuz with GPS jamming incidents stifling transits through the key waterway, despite a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Angeliki Frangou, CEO of Greece-based Navios Maritime Partners, stated to CNBC: “We have had about 20 per cent less passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, […] The post GPS jamming still plagues Strait of Hormuz traffic appeared first on Port Technology Int…

Truce tempers tanker rally as GPS jamming persists in the Gulf

Ship operators report extreme GPS jamming continues in and around the Gulf, but the tentative truce reached between the US, Israel and Iran is holding, something that has been reflected in declining oil prices and tanker spot rates and stock prices over the past 24 hours.  “A whirlwind two weeks has seen crude oil prices …

The ultimate navigation safeguard against malicious GNSS disruption from Kongsberg Discovery – SatNews

At a time when GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) reception face growing threats from jamming and spoofing, having a navigation system that doesn’t solely rely on satellite signals has become vital for critical maritime operations. With real-world disruptions increasingly affecting shipping and aviation safety, the recently released Kongsberg Discovery’s MGCs (Motion Gyro Compasses) deliver an unmatched level of reliability, accuracy and …