LPG Carriers Perform AIS Spoofing at Khor al Zubair Port

Summary:

Multiple small gas carriers spoof their Automatic Identification System (AIS) signals to make it appear as if they loaded at Iraq's Khor al Zubair port, when in reality, the cargoes are originating from Iran. The manipulation occurred in November 2024 and is part of efforts to bypass sanctions, as ships create fake AIS trails or use more advanced tactics to disguise their true location. Additionally, forged Iraqi documents accompany the cargo, facilitating this illicit trade.

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https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1151288/Fake-AIS-trails-and-forged-Iraqi-documents-underpin-Iranian-gas-exports-to-Bangladesh