Calls for Satellite Alernative

Concerns over what UK Shipping Minister David Jamieson has called the vulnerability of satellite navigation systems means that a terrestrial alternative is needed, he said. Jamieson made the comments during recent launch of a document setting out the UK and Irelands strategy for navaids to 2020. He announced that the UK government will work closely with regional lighthouse authorities to adopt asa back-up.

Concerns over what UK Shipping Minister David Jamieson has called the vulnerability of satellite navigation systems means that a terrestrial alternative is needed, he said. Jamieson made the comments during recent launch of a document setting out the UK and Irelands strategy for navaids to 2020. He announced that the UK government will work closely with regional lighthouse authorities to adopt asa back-up.