Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Friday, 20 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 April 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Navy: Global Positioning System
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to provide training or other safety provisions for British Merchant Navy crews to deal with GPS jamming and spoofing; and what measures they are taking to ensure the safety of British waters in the face of those risks.
- Answer
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UK seafarers are trained to use back up navigation systems, including celestial navigation for deep sea voyages and radar and visual fixing techniques in coastal waters, along with all other standard navigational aids. Training on recognising and responding to GPS jamming and spoofing is also an integral part of the competency requirements for those working toward a UK Certificate of Competency.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL15794
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Crew Navy Safety Training Global positioning system
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- 2026-03-30 16:10:59 +0100
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