War in the Gulf: Navigating the Operational Fallout at Sea

Within 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury’s launch, more than 1,100 vessels experienced GPS and AIS disruption across the Middle East Gulf, distorting vessel positioning and increasing operational uncertainty in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.

This recorded security briefing examines how the Iran war is reshaping maritime transit, port operations, and tanker exposure.

In this session, Windward’s experts discussed:

• Where electronic interference is materially degrading signal reliability.
• How transit behavior through the Strait of Hormuz shifted under escalating pressure.
• Where tanker routing adjustments and dark activity became measurable.
• What degraded AIS visibility means for collision risk and compliance exposure.
• What indicators to monitor as the situation continues to evolve.

Access the full recording for Windward’s verified assessment of the maritime operating environment as escalation unfolds.

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