UKMTO Advisory - Electronic Interference, Strait of Hormuz
Issued: 3 days, 19 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2025-05-18 13:55:00 CW Alert 023- (May 25) Indian Ocean Advisory TBC UKMTO
UKMTO has received reports from vessels experiencing GPS interference in the Strait of Hormuz area, with disruptions lasting several hours, affecting navigation systems and requiring vessels to rely on backup methods. Masters who experience disruption to electronic navigation systems (GPS / AIS / Other PNT) anywhere within the UKMTO Voluntary Reporting Area (VRA) are requested to contact UKMTO watchkeepers via [email protected] or 02392 222065.
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