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The Seminar on VTS Experiences and Challenges is now underway in Gijón, Spain.In association with Spanish Maritime Safet...
02/06/2026

The Seminar on VTS Experiences and Challenges is now underway in Gijón, Spain.
In association with Spanish Maritime Safety and Rescue Agency and the Jovellanos Training Centre, Spain, the event has opened successfully today and participants are looking forward to a week of insightful discussions on current challenges, future developments and the evolving role of VTS.

The IALA World-Wide Academy successfully concluded the S-200 Data Production Training last Friday, 29 May, in Santo Domi...
01/06/2026

The IALA World-Wide Academy successfully concluded the S-200 Data Production Training last Friday, 29 May, in Santo Domingo, following two weeks of virtual sessions and one full week of face-to-face technical training hosted under the auspices of the Dirección del Servicio Hidrográfico y Oceanográfico de la República Dominicana.
This milestone marked the first IALA S-200 technical training delivered in the Americas, bringing together professionals from Hydrographic Offices, Maritime Authorities, Navies, ports, and industry across the wider Caribbean and Latin American region.
The programme combined operational and technical perspectives on the evolving S-100/S-200 framework, including maritime service implementation, data production concepts, interoperability, use cases and implementation experiences from the Republic of Korea, Finland, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, as well as practical exercises supporting the transition from data production towards digital maritime service delivery.
Particular attention was also given to Maritime Connectivity Platform (MCP) concepts, service discovery, registry and authentication mechanisms through Maritime Resource Names (MRNs), highlighting the growing importance of secure and harmonized digital maritime infrastructures within the e-Navigation environment.
Beyond the technical content, the training reinforced the importance of regional cooperation, knowledge sharing and capacity building as maritime stakeholders continue preparing for digitalized safety of navigation services.
IALA WWA sincerely thanks the Dominican Republic authorities, instructors, technical experts and all participants for their active engagement and contribution throughout the programme including International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), IALA, Hydrographic Office, GLA Research & Development, KRISO(Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering), Canadian Coast Guard/Garde côtière canadienne, United States Coast Guard, Väylävirasto / Trafikledsverket / Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency
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Have you started preparing your abstract for the 21st IALA Conference?There is still time to submit your proposal and be...
29/05/2026

Have you started preparing your abstract for the 21st IALA Conference?
There is still time to submit your proposal and be part of the conversation shaping the future of marine aids to navigation.
We invite researchers, practitioners and experts from across the sector to share their knowledge, innovations and experience with the international community.
📅 Abstract submission deadline: 31 August 2026
We look forward to discovering your ideas and contributions.
Submit your abstract here: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/auth?redirect=/stages/80499/submitter

📢 Registration is now open for the 3rd Joint IHO-IALA Workshop on S-100 / S-200 Development and Portrayal in Istanbul, T...
28/05/2026

📢 Registration is now open for the 3rd Joint IHO-IALA Workshop on S-100 / S-200 Development and Portrayal in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 1 to 4 September 2026.
Bringing together experts and stakeholders from across the maritime sector, this workshop will provide a valuable opportunity to exchange insights on the development, implementation and portrayal of S-100 / S-200 standards, while addressing key challenges and opportunities for the future.
👉 Registration https://events.iala.int/3rd-joint-iho-iala-workshop-on-s-100-200-development-and-portrayal-istanbul-turkiye
Join us in Istanbul for this important international gathering and be part of the conversation shaping the next generation of maritime data and services.

Exceptionnelle semaine, du 18 au 22 mai à Casablanca Maroc, pour l’Académie Mondiale de l’IALA avec deux formations disp...
26/05/2026

Exceptionnelle semaine, du 18 au 22 mai à Casablanca Maroc, pour l’Académie Mondiale de l’IALA avec deux formations dispensées concomitamment. L’Académie a contribué à la formation de gestionnaire d’aides à la navigation (Level 1.1) dispensée par l’ISEM, seul organisme de formation accrédité sur le continent africain, en délivrant le 3ème et dernier module. En outre, l’Académie a dispensé une nouvelle session de formation aux outils de l’IALA dédiés à la gestion du risque (Level 1.3) hébergée par le même ISEM. L’Académie et l’ISEM on ainsi formé 51 participants au total, originaires de 10 pays de trois continents, dans une excellente collaboration.
It was an outstanding week, from May 18 to 22 in Casablanca, Morocco, for the IALA World-Wide Academy, with two training courses held simultaneously. The Academy contributed to the Manager of Aids to Navigation training (Level 1.1) delivered by ISEM, the only accredited training organization on the African continent, by delivering the third and final module. In addition, the Academy delivered another training session on the IALA risk management toolbox (Level 1.3), hosted by ISEM. The Academy and ISEM thus trained a total of 51 participants from 10 countries across three continents, working in excellent collaboration.

The Philippine Coast Guard welcomed the IALA World-Wide Academy for a fact-finding mission focused on strengthening the ...
19/05/2026

The Philippine Coast Guard welcomed the IALA World-Wide Academy for a fact-finding mission focused on strengthening the country’s Aids to Navigation and Vessel Traffic Services systems.
Through technical discussions, site visits, and stakeholder consultations, the visit highlighted a shared commitment to safer, more efficient maritime navigation aligned with IALA Standards and recommended practices.

On this International Day for Women in Maritime 2026, we celebrate the growing contribution of women across the maritime...
18/05/2026

On this International Day for Women in Maritime 2026, we celebrate the growing contribution of women across the maritime sector.
Under the IMO theme, “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence,” we are proud to recognize the women in IALA committees whose expertise and dedication are helping advance guidance for marine aids to navigation. Their increasing presence and leadership strengthen our work and contribute to a more inclusive and excellent maritime community.

IALA was pleased to attend Digital@Sea North America 2026 in Fort Lauderdale (6–7 May), alongside the RTCM Assembly & Co...
11/05/2026

IALA was pleased to attend Digital@Sea North America 2026 in Fort Lauderdale (6–7 May), alongside the RTCM Assembly & Conference.
The program provided a strong forum for exchanging practical perspectives on maritime digitalization for safer navigation—covering S-100 rollout updates, implementation considerations for charts, MSI, and service delivery (including enabling infrastructure and methods), and a panel on tactical S-100 implementation (strategies, timelines, and challenges).
Thank you to the organizers, speakers, and participants for the thoughtful discussions and constructive dialogue.

📢Webinar on Opportunities in the Marine & Maritime Sectors: Pathways for Women & Youth 🌊Are you interested in building a...
05/05/2026

📢Webinar on Opportunities in the Marine & Maritime Sectors: Pathways for Women & Youth 🌊
Are you interested in building a career in the marine and maritime sector? Join us for an insightful webinar to explore some of the various career pathways and to hear from experts about the importance of inclusion and diversity in the industry. ⚧️ 🏞
What to expect?
🔸Inspiring career stories from international experts
🔸How to overcome challenges and promote inclusion
🔸Opportunities for networking and collaboration
The webinar aims to empower the next generation, particularly women and youth, to pursue and thrive in marine and maritime careers.
📅Date: 12 May 2026
🕒 Time: 2:30 pm CEST
⌛Duration: 1 hour
Register here: https://imo-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q4tv6P-zSVeAvGsJChqL3g
Organized by the International Hydrographic Organization IHO, Maritime Organization (IMO), World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, IALA, Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), - International Federation of Surveyors, and Maritime Pilots' Association (IMPA) Capacity Building Coordination Group.

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