UKMTO: Electronic interference increasing within waters of Straits of Hormuz

Electronic interference has been detected in the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, Report informs referring to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

"UKMTO has received multiple reports and monitoring of AIS confirms, that there is increasing electronic interference within the waters of the Gulf and Straits of Hormuz. Whilst the level of electronic interference continues to rise across the wider region, the levels and intensity inside the Gulf are having a significant impact on vessels positional reporting through automated systems (AIS). Vessels are advised to transit with caution and continue to report incidents of electronic interference to the UKMTO," reads the message.