The grounding of the MSC Antonia near the Eliza Shoals off Jeddah has drawn attention to the increasing risks of cyber-physical attacks in the maritime sector, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Analysis by maritime intelligence firms suggest the incident may have been caused by GPS jamming that compromised the vessel's navigational systems, leading to incorrect positioning data and the subsequent grounding.
Luke Pordham, assistant vice president at Lockton MENA, highlight
