IALA

IALA becomes an Intergovernmental Organization

After more than 10 years of work and four diplomatic conferences, The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) announces that it has officially changed its status from a non-governmental organization (NGO) to an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO).

Based on a Convention ratified or acceded to by 34 States to date, the new status represents a significant victory for multilateralism and ocean governance, marking an important step toward enhancing...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/iala-becomes-an-intergovernmental-organization/

World Marine AtoN Day Coincides With 122nd Anniversary of Lighthouse

Great Fish Point Lighthouse. Port Alfred

The Great Fish Point Lighthouse celebrated 122 years of service on 1 July 2020. The day also marked World Marine Aids to Navigation Day.

Great Fish Point Lighthouse is one of 45 active lighthouses operated and managed by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), and it is one of few with a lightkeeper. Martin Peterson, a second-generation lightkeeper, and Mzwamadoda Siyazi look after the day-to-day maintenance of the lighthouse, the surrounding buildings and the extensive grounds. They also...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/07/01/world-marine-aton-day-coincides-with-122nd-anniversary-of-lighthouse/

IALA Transforming From An NGO To An IGO

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A new convention, transforming IALA from an NGO to an IGO has been adopted at a diplomatic conference hosted by Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. Around 200 delegates from more than 50 countries participated.

​IALA has been an NGO since 1957 and been the focal point for agreements on standards for aids to navigation.

Buoys being red on the port side and green on the starboard side is one example of an agreement through IALA – simple in nature but very important to safety. Now, more than 50 countries have...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/iala-transforming-from-an-ngo-to-an-igo/

MPA Singapore, IALA promote E-Navigation

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is co-organising a workshop with the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) to support the operationalisation of e-navigation solutions. This is the first workshop since Singapore’s election to the IALA Council in 2018.

E-navigation aims to make marine navigation safer and marine communications more reliable, as well as to reduce accidents and damage to the environment.

Commenting on the occasion,...

https://safety4sea.com/mpa-singapore-iala-promote-e-navigation/