Home Industry News Current: US warns on GPS interference in Persian Gulf UK Head Office +44 191 232 5221 Toggle search About Us Services Quotes Claims Latest Payments Contact US warns on GPS interference in Persian Gulf 12/08/2019 Industry News PDF SHARE The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a new warning on GPS interference affecting commercial shipping operating in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman. The practice – known as ‘spoofing’ – is a form of communications jamming that can mislead the vessel with inaccurate GPS positioning. This has a number of potential consequences and could result in the vessel unintentionally entering a nation’s waters. MARAD further warned that there have been reports of spoofed communications received by merchant vessels from “unknown entities falsely claiming to be US or coalition warships.” MARAD advises all vessels operating in this area to review security measures, ensure the vessel’s AIS is transmitting at all times and to monitor VHF channel 16. According to CNN, the US Central Command which oversees US military operations in the region, issued a statement: “Vessels have reported GPS interference, bridge-to-bridge communications spoofing, and/or other communications jamming with little to no warning.” The latest MARAD advisory can be read here. Industry News 15/08/2019 USA: USCG is Increasing Liability Limits Under OPA 90 12/08/2019 US warns on GPS interference in Persian Gulf 12/08/2019 Increased risk in the Strait of Hormuz can mean increased pay and benefits for attacked crew 03/07/2019 Are you ready for ILO 188? Your insurer of choice About Sunderland Marine Aquaculture Insurance Fishing, Coastal and other Specialist Vessels Insurance Owners’ Fixed Premium Insurance Latest Contact Payments Additional Support for Customers Careers Complaints Cookie Policy North Group T&Cs North Group Privacy Policy North Group Anti Bribery & Trading North Group Modern Slavery Statements Owners' Fixed Premium Vessel Search Target Market Determination – Personal Accident Target Market Determination – Personal Pleasurecraft UK Head Office Newcastle: +44 (0) 191 232 5221 info@sunderlandmarine.com Global Offices Copyright © The North of England Protecting and Indemnity Association Limited, trading as Sunderland Marine. All Rights Reserved. Registered in England. No. 505456. Registered Office at 100 The Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DU. North is authorised by the UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Sunderland Marine’s business in the EEA is underwritten by North of England P&I Designated Activity Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of North incorporated in Ireland and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.