# U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD)

Type: organization

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/us-maritime-administration-marad
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## Timeline

- **2024-03-08**: 1,000 Ships Impacted — Reports confirm that over 1,000 unique vessels have experienced signal loss or spoofing in the region.
- **2024-01-20**: MARAD Advisory — U.S. authorities issue a formal warning to commercial shipping regarding persistent GPS interference.
- **2023-11-15**: Red Sea Disruptions — Houthi attacks lead to increased naval presence and EW deployment in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- **2023-10-07**: Conflict Escalation — Regional tensions trigger a massive increase in electronic warfare activity in the Eastern Mediterranean.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### GPS Interference in Middle East Waters Threatens 1,000+ Vessels
2026-03-08 07:26:15 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Widespread GPS jamming and spoofing in the Middle East have impacted over 1,000 vessels, creating significant navigation hazards in critical maritime corridors. This surge in electronic warfare highlights a growing vulnerability in global supply chains as ships are forced to rely on legacy navigation systems to avoid hostile waters.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/gps-jamming-middle-east-maritime-disruption

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