Loss Prevention Advice
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The crude oil tanker PUSHPA, formerly Djibouti-flagged and now operating without a flag, suffered an explosion likely in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Malta, around 16 July.
According to Martin Kelly, Head of Advisory at EOS Risk Group, this marks the eighth known incident of its kind in recent months. As stated, PUSHPA is a sanctioned vessel and had previously called at St. Petersburg, Russia, earlier in July.
While the incident follows a familiar pattern seen in other recent attacks, the key difference is PUSHPA’s sanctioned status, which most previous targets did not share.
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Below you will find ARC’s weekly report dated 23 July 2025, covering the period of 17 to 23 July 2025, where no incidents were reported:
- 0 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 0 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ARC-Weekly-Report-23.07.25.pdf
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This article has drawn attention to the growing vulnerability of maritime navigation to GPS interference, particularly in geopolitical conflict zones.
GPS disruptions are caused by a mixture of factors: natural events like solar flares, equipment problems such as receiver or antenna malfunctions, and, increasingly, deliberate interference.
Deliberate interference has become a feature of modern conflict and geopolitical tensions. In areas experiencing conflict, strategic rivalry, or heightened tensions, States are actively using GPS interference.
GPS jamming vs. spoofing
Two terms often used interchangeably but with distinct meanings are GPS jamming and GPS spoofing. GPS jamming is the act of blocking or interfering with legitimate GPS signals by overwhelming them with stronger, unauthorized radio signals.
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A brief explaining how risks associated with unclaimed cargo can be understood and mitigated.
Abandoned cargo continues to present a significant operational and financial burden for transport and logistics operators across the global supply chain. Whether due to commercial disputes, consignee insolvency or regulatory complications, cargo left unclaimed at destination ports can result in escalating storage costs, legal liabilities, safety challenges and reputational damage.
What are the risks?
- Demurrage and storage costs
- Environmental and safety risks
- Customs fines and detention
- Contractual disputes
- Operational disruption
- Disposal costs
- Reputational damage
Know your customer
- Vet shippers and consignees carefully
- Verify their identity and resources, and cross-check information to ensure validity
- Confirm the authority of the individuals you are communicating with
- Be wary of unexpected approaches from unknown service providers
- Be prepared to decline business which looks suspicious
- If deemed high risk request security from the shipper (cash deposit/LOI)