Several reports say a large share of vessels traveling from the Persian Gulf to India reduce or disable automatic identification system (AIS) transmissions while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, an area of heightened security concerns. News outlets cite data from maritime intelligence provider Kpler showing that nearly 62% of India-bound tankers and cargo ships switched off or significantly altered their transponder transmissions as they cross the strait. Sources attribute the behavior to fears of possible attacks in the region, prompting some operators to limit signals that could be used to track vessels. The reports focus on “going dark” as a signal-related change rather than providing confirmed evidence of attacks on specific ships. Both accounts describe the same broad pattern—majority-level reduction in AIS/transponder activity among India-bound traffic in the Hormuz transit corridor—without detailing the legal or commercial reasons for each case. The articles also discuss potential implications for shipping operations and risk assessment, including questions about whether the disruption could affect India’s oil and broader cargo supply, though neither source provides definitive confirmation of supply shortages.