MCAD Maritime Cyber Attack Database
Year2025 |
MonthMay |
Reference number20250504 |
Impact areaVessel |
Incident locationJeddah |
Incident countrySaudi Arabia |
Victim countryLiberia |
Victim identityMSC Antonia |
Victim TypeVessels |
MethodGPS Jamming |
Attacker countryUnknown |
A Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) container vessel ran aground near Jeddah and is suspected to have been a victim of GPS spoofing. The incident, which occurred in a high-risk region for maritime navigation interference, highlights growing concerns over the manipulation of positioning systems. Experts suggest the ship’s navigation may have been deceived by false GPS signals, a tactic increasingly seen in politically sensitive maritime zones. Investigations are ongoing to confirm the cause and assess the implications for vessel safety in the region.
