Presentation_IALA_SAIHC19_Mauritius.pptx

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1. International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities

2. Scope o History of IALA o Aims and goals of IALA o Membership o Structure of IALA o IALA Publications o IALA Maritime Buoyage System o Future directions o Challenges

3. A marine aid to navigation ( AtoN ) is: “a device, system or service, external to vessels, designed and operated to enhance safe and efficient navigation of individual vessels and/or vessel traffic” This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

4. Brief History of IALA o Technical lighthouse conferences had been convened since 1929 o IALA was formed in 1957 as a technical association based in Paris to support the goals of those earlier conferences o The organisation today, based in France, has a consultative , recommendatory , and technical nature and is a not-for-profit and non political international technical association with Non-Governmental Organisation status

5. Transition to an Inter-Governmental Organization Convention was signed by the French Government (depositary) on 27 th January 2021 Open initially for signature for 12 Months 50 signatures by 26 January 2022. As at end of January 2024, 27 States have ratified the IALA Convention When 30 States have ratified the convention, IALA transforms into an Inter-Governmental Organization

6. International obligations – Provision of Aids to Navigation Under Chapter V Regulation 13 of the Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS) Convention , 1. Contracting Government undertakes to provide “as it deems practical and necessary” by itself or with other Governments “such AtoN as the volume of traffic justifies and the degree of risk requires ” 2 . In order to obtain the greatest possible uniformity in aids to navigation, Contracting Governments undertake to take into account the international recommendations and guidelines when establishing such aids. Other principal related SOLAS Convention Chapter V are Regulations 4 (Navigation Warnings ) and 12 (Vessel Traffic Services)

7. Aim of IALA o Foster the safe, economic and efficient movement of shipping through o Harmonization of standards for Aids to Navigation systems worldwide for the o Benefit of the maritime community and enhance the protection of the marine environment “Successful voyages, sustainable planet.”

8. S trategic Vision – Goals for 2018-2026 Goal 1 Marine Aids to Navigation are developed and harmonized through international cooperation and the provision of standards. Goal 2 All coastal States have contributed to a sustainable and efficient global network of Marine Aids to Navigation through capacity building and the sharing of expertise.

9. Strategies o Develop Standards, Recommendations & Guidelines in accordance with international obligations o Coordinate the further development of Marine Aids to Navigation , taking into account evolving operational and functional requirements , new techniques/technologies o Continue to develop capacity building activities o Improve and harmonize the delivery of VTS globally and in a manner consistent with international conventions , national legislation and public expectations

10. Membership o National Members National Authorities or Organisations responsible for Marine Aids to Navigation provision o Associate Members Other organisations concerned with aids to navigation or related matters , including ports, scientific and research bodies o Industrial Members Manufacturers and distributors of marine aids to navigation equipment for sale and organisations providing marine aids to navigation services or technical advice

11. IALA – Organization Structure General Assembly Council VTS Vessel Traffic Services ARM AtoN Requirements and Management ENG Engineering and Sustainability ENAV e-Navigation Information Services & Communications Technical Committees – meet twice a year, open to all members The ‘engine room’ of IALA Meets every four years Meets twice a year 24 elected National Members

12. IALA – Guidance Documents 1. Standards The implementation of standards by all coastal states will harmonize Marine Aids to Navigation worldwide. 2. Recommendations Provide direction to IALA members on uniform procedures and processes that will facilitate IALA objectives . They contain information on how members should plan, operate and manage Aids to Navigation . 3. Guidelines Provide detailed, in depth information on an aspect of a specific subject indicating best practices and suggestions for implementation.

13. IALA – Guidance Documents 4. Model Courses Provide guidance on the level of training and knowledge needed. For example, VTS personnel; Aids to Navigation Managers and Aids to Navigation Technicians. 5. Manuals These documents give a detailed overview of a specific topic and consist of the NAVGUIDE and the VTS Manual.

14. IALA Standards 200+

15. IALA Recommendations & Guidelines 200+

16. SOLAS Chapter V Reg 12 IMO Resolution A.1158(32) IALA Recommendation R0119, R0127, R1012 … Recommendation R0103 … Recommendation R0128 … IALA Standards Guideline 1089, 1101, 1118, 1131 … Guideline 1111 … Model Course C0103-1,2,3,4,5 … IALA VTS Manual National Legislation VTS Authority A high quality framework