The Greek Ministry of Shipping has issued warnings to Greek ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to exercise caution due to increased electronic interference and military exercises by Iran.
The Greek Ministry of Shipping has recommended that Greek ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz be vigilant against misleading instructions via VHF communications, as well as increased electromagnetic interference and serious GPS jamming incidents. This warning comes in the wake of Iran temporarily closing the strait for several hours due to 'security measures' in response to Iranian Revolutionary Guard military exercises being conducted in the busy maritime route.
In a bid to continuously and responsibly inform the Greek shipping community about any incident or development that may affect maritime safety, the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy remains on high operational alert. It is gathering information from local operational centers, international agencies, and vessels operating in the region to ensure comprehensive safety measures are communicated and adhered to.
The implications of this advisory are significant, given the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a substantial portion of global oil trade passes. The increase in military activities and associated threats in this region could prompt heightened tensions and necessitate closer monitoring by the Greek government to protect its maritime interests and ensure the safety of its vessels in these waters.
