Denmark orders 32 coastal radars as global tensions rise

The MCA's Channel VTS and HM Coastguard are co-located at Dover MRCC (Peter Barker)

Denmark’s order of 32 coastal radars shows Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is shifting beyond safety as global tensions rise and shipping faces increasing risks.

Coastal states, particularly in Europe, are focusing more on shipping surveillance and the civilians who operate commercial VTS provision are now also monitoring maritime activities of a geopolitical nature.

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