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Ship collisions in the Persian Gulf: Nervous about Iran disruptions!
Britain's navy reports electrical faults from ships in the Persian Gulf as security alert mounts.
Ship collisions in the Persian Gulf: Nervous about Iran disruptions!
The situation in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz continues to deteriorate. The British Navy today reported to {UKMTO} what it called electrical faults in ships in the immediate vicinity of Iran. These disruptions, which have been reported on several occasions, had a significant impact on the Automatic Ship Identification Systems (AIS), which are crucial for exchanging navigation and ship data via radio. The UKMTO advises crews to take particular care and encourages further incidents to be reported. The reason for the disruption has not yet been given.
At the same time, geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran have increased. Israel has carried out attacks on Iranian territory in recent nights, to which Iran has responded with counterattacks. This escalation is a cause for concern, particularly given that Iran has in the past threatened to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which transports about a fifth of the world's traded oil. However, the passage currently remains open.
Marine security and commercial risks
The UK Maritime Warning Center (UKMTO) has also identified an increased threat near the Strait of Hormuz. In particular, ships are advised to report suspicious activity immediately. Maritime security firm Ambrey also warned of the possibility of an attack on a merchant ship in the next 12 to 72 hours. This situation is forcing shipping to exercise increased vigilance to protect itself from unexpected incidents.
In this escalating environment, more than 3,000 U.S. Marines and Marines recently arrived in the region to deploy aboard merchant ships. The US military should also secure the trade routes that are already monitored with warships and fighter jets. The background is several incidents in recent years in which Iran attempted to seize or attack tankers in the Persian Gulf. According to US data, Iran has seized or attempted to seize more than 20 ships flying the flag of other countries in the past two years.
The situation remains tense and shipping companies and governments around the world are monitoring developments in this strategically important region with great concern. Against the backdrop of ongoing conflicts and threats, ships in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz are under high pressure to ensure their safety.