Oleksiy Melnyk*
Serhii Kuznichenko**
Oleg Onishchenko***
Impact of AIS Manipulation on Shipping Safety and Strategic Countermeasures
Suggested citation:
Melnyk, O., Kuznichenko, S., & Onishchenko, O. (2024). Impact of AIS Manipulation on Shipping Safety and Strategic Countermeasures. Lex Portus, 10(4), 31–39. https://doi.org/10.62821/lp10403
Published online: 21.09.2024
*Associate Professor, Master Mariner, Navigation and Maritime Safety Department, Odesa National Maritime University (34, Mechnikova St., Odesa, Ukraine)
**Professor, Odesa National Maritime University (34, Mechnikova St., Odesa, Ukraine)
***Professor, Fleet Technical Operation Department, National University Odesa Maritime Academy (8, Didrikhsona St., Odesa, Ukraine)
ABSTRACT
This study examines the increasing manipulation of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) and its impact on maritime safety. By analyzing instances of AIS disruptions, the study identifies vulnerabilities and risks associated with AIS disruptions. The study also examines the legal framework regarding regulatory response to AIS-related problems. Technological advances and best practices to improve the reliability and security of AIS are proposed. The importance of international cooperation in combating AIS manipulation and ensuring maritime safety is emphasized.
Keywords: navigational safety, electronic warfare, regulatory compliance, AIS signal interference.
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