The coastal states of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, comprising Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, issued a unified correspondence on 26 January 2026 highlighting growing concerns about maritime safety risks. The statement specifically focuses on the disruption of satellite-based navigation and Automatic Identification System (AIS) signals in European waters, notably from Russian interference, which compromises the safety, security, and efficient operation of global maritime transport. It calls upon national authorities and the international maritime community to recognize GNSS and AIS signal interference as threats to maritime safety, ensure vessels maintain proper equipment and qualified crews, and comply with international maritime laws such as SOLAS and MARPOL. The UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation, Keir Mather MP, signed the statement, underscoring UK commitment to addressing these maritime safety challenges. The co-signatories reaffirm the importance of adhering to international conventions and responding appropriately to environmental and security risks posed by such disruptions.
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Country: United Kingdom
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