GPS disruptions, mine warnings: How Indian ships navigate Hormuz amid Gulf tensions

2026-03-27 - 04:10

Indian seafarers face severe GPS disruptions and warnings of underwater mines while navigating the Strait of Hormuz. Repeated radio broadcasts from Iran's IRGC Navy forbid passage, forcing reliance on manual navigation in the volatile and dangerous waterway. The situation is unprecedented, with flammable cargo on many vessels amplifying the risks.