On 26 January 2026, a joint correspondence signed by the coastal states of the Baltic Sea and North Sea—including Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom—addressed the emerging threats to maritime safety stemming from increased interference with Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS). The letter emphasized that disruptions originating from the Russian Federation pose serious risks to the safety of international shipping and all seafarers. The signatories called for recognition of these interferences as threats, urged enhanced capabilities for crews to navigate safely during system outages, and advocated for the development of alternative navigation technologies to mitigate GNSS vulnerabilities. The correspondence reaffirms adherence to relevant international maritime conventions, such as SOLAS and MARPOL, underlining the responsibility of vessels and flag states to maintain proper navigation and safety procedures. The United Kingdom’s signatory is Keir Mather MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation. This coordinated statement reflects rising concerns about maritime navigation security affecting essential global trade routes and regional shipping safety.

On 26 January 2026, a joint correspondence signed by the coastal states of the Baltic Sea and North Sea—including Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom—addressed the emerging threats to maritime safety stemming from increased interference with Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS). The letter emphasized that disruptions originating from the Russian Federation pose serious risks to the safety of international shipping and all seafarers. The signatories called for recognition of these interferences as threats, urged enhanced capabilities for crews to navigate safely during system outages, and advocated for the development of alternative navigation technologies to mitigate GNSS vulnerabilities. The correspondence reaffirms adherence to relevant international maritime conventions, such as SOLAS and MARPOL, underlining the responsibility of vessels and flag states to maintain proper navigation and safety procedures. The United Kingdom’s signatory is Keir Mather MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation. This coordinated statement reflects rising concerns about maritime navigation security affecting essential global trade routes and regional shipping safety.