International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation

Events

L1.4 GNSS and e-Navigation

September 14, 2026

The course will provide AtoN and VTS managers, port and terminal administrations, related industry and other safety of navigation stakeholders with a solid understanding of GNSS, resilient PNT, digitalisation of maritime services and the e-navigation concept. It will be held in Constanta, Romania, from 14 to 18 September 2026.

Events

Committee season is upon us

September 21, 2026

IALA HQ is ready to welcome its Committees back for the second session of the year. From 21 September to 23 October, Headquarters will once again be at the heart of IALA’s technical work and collaboration. Members are warmly invited to register in advance, and we look forward to welcoming you soon.

Events

Workshop on VDES Satellites

November 10, 2026

IALA, in association with the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation is hosting a Workshop on Satellites VDES, to be held in Tokyo, Japan, from 10 to 13 November 2026. Registration is now open!

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Events

Regional Technical Seminar, Portugal

November 3, 2026

A four-day technical seminar aimed at Portuguese-speaking African countries, directed at entities responsible for navigation safety. The event seeks to strengthen national capacities and promote Lusophone cooperation in the maritime domain.

Events

L1.2 Master of Marine AtoN Management Course, Kolkata, Inida

November 9, 2026

A high-level programme designed for senior management professionals, focusing on the strategic dimensions of Aids to Navigation (AtoN) governance. The course equips participants involved in the provision or oversight of AtoN services with the knowledge and tools required for effective decision-making, policy development, and leadership.

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L1.1 and L1.3 Courses in China

The IALA World-Wide Academy, in partnership with China MSA, will host two important training programmes in Shanghai, Xiamen and Wenzhou, China, aimed at strengthening competencies in Marine Aids to Navigation (AtoN) management and navigational risk assessment. The courses will be held in August and September 2026.

For course details and registration information, see the IALA World-Wide Academy training schedule on the website.

Events

Upcoming Events

3rd IHO-IALA joint workshop on S-100/200

01 September 2026 – 04 September 2026

PAP 62 & Conference Steering Group 3

07 September 2026 – 11 September 2026

L1.3 The Use Of The IALA Risk Management Tools, Wenzhou

13 September 2026 – 20 September 2026

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The IALA WWA

Learn more about the IALA World-Wide Academy with this short video presentation.

Publications

IALA Standards

Download the IALA Standards including:

  • S1010 Marine Aids to Navigation Planning And Service Requirements
  • S1020 Marine Aids to Navigation Design and Delivery,
  • S1030 Radionavigation Services
  • S1040 Vessel Traffic Services
  • S105 Training and Certification
  • S1060 Digital Communication Technologies
  • S1070 Information Services.

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