Global maritime shipping faces a surge in GPS and GNSS disruptions — with some regions reporting a 350% increase in affected vessels over the past six months — raising concerns over safety,
Global maritime shipping faces a surge in GPS and GNSS disruptions — with some regions reporting a 350% increase in affected vessels over the past six months — raising concerns over safety, trade reliability, and security.
In response, Tschudi Shipping Company has partnered with U.S.-based Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) specialist NAL Research and Norwegian maritime technology provider SGM Technology AS to deliver a new resilient navigation and tracking solution for ships operating in high-risk GPS-compromised environments.
The collaboration leverages Iridium’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network to provide global coverage and ensure reliable asset tracking and assured navigation, even in areas affected by jamming, spoofing, or other GPS/GNSS interference. Trials with leading shipowners are currently underway.
A Rising Threat to Maritime Navigation
According to P&I club NorthStandard, incidents of GPS spoofing and jamming have increased dramatically, with maritime authorities reporting up to 350% more vessels affected in certain regions. These disruptions have led to collisions, operational delays, increased costs for global trade, and heightened security risks for crews at sea.
“Protection against GPS vulnerabilities is no longer a nice-to-have, but a necessity to ensure operational success and asset safety,” said Robert Bills, President of NAL Research.
Felix Tschudi, Chairman
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