GPS Disturbances Prompt Enhanced Safety Measures for Baltic Ferries
Destination Gotland enhances safety measures amid rising GPS disruptions.
- • GPS disturbances over the Baltic Sea have surged to three daily incidents in 2025.
- • Destination Gotland has adopted alternative navigation methods for its ferries.
- • Increased staffing on ferry bridges has been implemented for enhanced safety.
- • Origin of disturbances is believed to be from Russian territory.
Key details
In response to a surge in GPS disturbances over the Baltic Sea, Destination Gotland has implemented significant operational changes to ensure ferry safety. Håkan Johanson, CEO of Destination Gotland, announced that ferries have been equipped with alternative navigation methods and that staffing on bridges has been increased to mitigate risks associated with unreliable GPS signals. Reports from Transportstyrelsen show that in 2025, an average of three GPS disruptions have been recorded daily, prompting urgent responses from the ferry operator.
The disturbances are believed to originate from Russian territory, according to various statistics and incident reports collected during this period. These developments have raised concerns about maritime safety and the potential implications for ferry operations across this critical transport route.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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