The General Lighthouse Authority’s strategy is to provide an appropriate mix of both physical and electronic Aids to Navigation (AtoNs) for general navigation in our waters. These electronic navigation systems including Real, Virtual and Synthetic AIS (Automatic Identification System) AtoN, and RACONs (RAdar beaCON).
Electronic Aids to Navigation
The GLA's Marine Aids to Navigation policy is for a balanced mix of physical and radio AtoN.