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Maritime safety is a top priority for the shipping industry, and one of the most critical devices contributing to this safety is the Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB). These devices serve as a last line of defense when a vessel is in distress, ensuring that search and rescue (SAR) teams can locate and assist the crew efficiently. This article explores the function, regulatory requirements, and best practices associated with the use of EPIRBs on merchant vessels. https://lnkd.in/dPG3uie6

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The ocean has its own imposters. Many vessels are sailing under flags that do not match their true origin, raising tough questions about law, monitoring, and accountability at sea. These incidents create challenges for regulators, coast guards, and operators who rely on fair and transparent practices. If left unaddressed, they could also damage a state’s reputation, since misrepresentation opens the door to debates about accountability. For example, The Maritime Executive reported that open-source vessel tracking showed a mismatch in the use of Bermuda’s flag. Monitoring indicated at least six fishing vessels operating in Canada, Brazil, Iran, and China were operating under the Bermuda flag, yet not a single one was actually registered in Bermuda. These types of incidents are part of a wider pattern, and they underline the need for modern tools that can cut through misrepresentation and bring transparency to global waters. SeaWatch makes this easier by offering real-time monitoring systems with tailored triggers and rules designed to quickly spot maritime anomalies. Source: https://lnkd.in/gQRUnDwc

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Maritime Security Myths 2. Ships broadcasting on AIS are legitimate and trackable. This myth is commonly believed in some Maritime Administrations, Operation Centres and shipping companies around the world, but it is not always accurate. AIS (Automatic Identification System) was designed primarily for safety, with some security utility, and tells us what a vessel claims about its identity and location but not necessarily the truth. It represents a major source of information used for maritime situational or domain awareness. Empirical data exists to show the reality is: ⦁ AIS can be 'spoofed' giving a false representation to make a ship appear in a different location to where it actually is. ⦁ Bad actors can, and do, manipulate AIS signals to 'Go Dark' and avoid detection. ⦁ Ghost Fleets / Ships exist and can clone vessel IDs or broadcast fake positions to evade detection. (I have saved my views on the term 'Ghost' or 'Shadow' fleets for a future post) ⦁ The shipping industry is currently experiencing an unprecedented rise in deceptive practices, predominantly by tanker operators, to evade sanctions. ⦁ AIS has no authentication or built in protection against manipulation. Although AIS remains a valuable and vital part of the overall maritime picture, relying on it as a single source of credible and reliable information will introduce vulnerabilities and risk to your operation. When is the last time you verified an AIS track against any other data? #AIS #Shipping #MaritimeSecurity #RiskManagement #DataIntegrity References ⦁ Pohontu, A., Vertan, C., Ciocioi, I., Popa, C. (2025) Detection of spoofed AIS: Simulated tracks vs. real maritime data. ⦁ Androjna, A. et al, (2023) AIS Data Manipulation in the Illicit Glonal Oil Trade. ⦁ Androjna, A. Perkovic, M., Pavic, I., Miskovic, J. (2021) AIS Data Vulneranility Indicated by a Spoofing Case-Study Image capture of Marine traffic.com showing vessels displaying AIS. This is one of many free open source programmes available.

Spoofing: Undetectable Navigation Interruption for Maritime The London Maritime Academy defines spoofing as a dangerous tactic that can falsify maritime navigation. With the rapid increase in spoofing on commercial vessels, maritime captains need a solution that immediately detects, alerts, and rectifies interference threats. NAL Research Corporation, in collaboration with SGM Technology AS and Tschudi Group, are making strides to ensure maritime navigation remains safe, even while encountering spoofing. #GPS #GPSSpoofing #GNSS #NALResearch #Tschudi #SGMTechnology #MaritimeShipping #CargoShip #PNT #APNT #LondonMaritime #GlobalMaritimeShipping 

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Most Iranian-flagged tankers are now transmitting properly over AIS without spoofing for the first time since 2018, according to analysis by TankerTrackers.com, Inc., citing two different AIS data providers.