The Coast Guard and FBI boarded two foreign tankers in the Gulf of Mexico after indications that both ships’ networks were compromised, but no operational disruptions or safety impacts have been reported. Investigators are examining possible links to Iran and broader risks tied to “dark fleets” carrying sanctioned oil. #CoastGuard #FBI #Iran #GulfofMexico
Keypoints
- Two foreign commercial vessels were boarded off the U.S. coast on Aug. 21 and Aug. 24.
- Authorities acted after signs that the ships’ operational and IT networks had been compromised.
- No vessel instability, crew danger, environmental impact, or port disruption has been reported.
- The first tanker reportedly lost communications for more than 30 hours after a hack in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Investigators are considering whether Iran or another actor tied to regional conflict was involved.
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