Context: India was elected Vice President of the International Association of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) during its first General Assembly in Singapore.
About International Association of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA)
- IALA is a global organization dedicated to harmonizing marine aids to navigation and ensuring efficient and environmentally responsible maritime operations.
- It was established in 1957, as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).
- HQ – Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France.
- Mission: To foster the harmonization of marine aids to navigation (AtoN) worldwide.
- NGO to IGO: It officially changed its status from an NGO to an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) based on a convention ratified by 34 states in 2024.
- India will host the IALA Council meeting in December 2025 and the IALA Conference & General Assembly in September 2027 in Mumbai.
Objectives
- Ensure safe and efficient vessel movement through marine navigation aids.
- Standardize global maritime navigation systems.
- Promote sustainable marine environment protection.
- Facilitate technology-driven solutions for better navigational safety.
Key Activities
- Developing global standards and best practices for lighthouses, buoys, beacons, and electronic navigation aids
- Enhancing maritime safety and efficiency
- Promoting innovative navigation technologies such as e-navigation
- Collaborating with organizations like the IMO (International Maritime Organization)
Significance of IALA
- Ensures a unified system of maritime navigation worldwide
- Helps prevent maritime accidents and improves vessel traffic management
- Supports sustainable and environmentally responsible navigation practices
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