Sudden and Heavy Electronic Jamming - Strait of Hormuz / southern Persian Gulf

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO) has received multiple reports and monitoring of AIS confirms, that there is increasing electronic interference within the waters of the Persian Gulf and Straits of Hormuz.

While 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.