UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued a new advisory due to increased interference affecting the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and AIS displays. Reports of anomalies have surged, particularly near Bandar-e-Pars, the Strait of Hormuz, and Port Sudan. Ships are urged to exercise heightened caution amid ongoing GPS issues in Qatar.
Authorities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have issued a cyclone warning due to a developing system over the Bay of Bengal. Heavy rainfall and rough seas are expected, prompting a ‘Local Cautionary Signal No. 3’. Fishing and small vessels are prohibited from entering the sea until further notice for safety.
Containers from the MSC ELSA III, which sank near Alappuzha, have been spotted on Kollam’s coast, raising alerts. Nine empty containers were found, with more possible. Local authorities advised evacuations and warned fishermen to stay 20 nautical miles away. Emergency teams are deployed to address potential environmental hazards.
The chemical tanker Basset experienced an unauthorized boarding in the Singapore Strait, injuring one crew member. The vessel is now anchored while medical evacuation is underway. This incident raises concerns over maritime safety, following a series of robbery reports in the region earlier this year, despite low violence against crews.
