Long range ship tracking has arrived
January 29, 2008 by Akiva
Filed under Maritime Security
By Capt. Jake DesVergers | International Yacht Bureau
The desire for long-range identification and tracking (LRIT) of ships has been on the regulatory agenda since late 2001. It was discussed during the development of the special measures to enhance maritime security adopted by the 2002 Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Conference.