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Maritime Navigation

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science1 month ago•188 min saved

GPS under fire: navigation chaos in the Iran conflict

GPS signals were jammed and spoofed after the first US-Israeli strikes on Iran, causing vessels to report false positions (even as if at airports or on land) and disrupting navigation for more than 1,100 commercial ships across UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Iranian waters. Windward and Lloyd’s List Intelligence logged thousands of GPS-interference events, with AIS going dark or showing ships off course in the Strait of Hormuz. The disruption risks extend to aviation and civilian commerce, prompting calls for anti-spoofing tech, signal encryption, and reliance on alternative navigation methods—some of which, like quantum navigation, are still in development—marking a real-world test of maritime navigation resilience in conflict.”,

via CNN|

#gnss-interference #gps-jamming #iran-war

maritime-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Tugboat Requirement for Ship Transit and I-95 Section Collapse in Philadelphia"

A former Navy officer emphasizes the importance of tugboats for transiting ships in the wake of the recent ship collision at the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore harbor, stressing that the absence of tugboats was a critical mistake and could have prevented the collision. He recalls the vigilance required during harbor transits and the use of tugboats to assist in maintaining safe speeds and preventing accidents.

via PennLive|

#maritime-accidents #maritime-navigation #maritime-safety

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Middle East Tensions Escalate: Yemen, Gaza, and Hezbollah Issue Warnings

Ali al-Qahoum, a member of the Houthi group's Ansarullah politburo, warned that any hostile action against Yemen will result in dire consequences and significant costs. He emphasized that the Houthis will not abandon the Palestinian cause and will continue operations against Israel despite threats from the US, Israel, or the West. Al-Qahoum stated that Yemen is prepared to defend itself against any hostile moves and is committed to protecting international maritime navigation in accordance with international laws and norms. The warning comes after the US military reported that Houthi-controlled Yemen had attacked two ships in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, highlighting the ongoing threat to vessels in shipping lanes.

via Reuters|

#hostile-move #houthi #international-relations