The IALA WWA provides training based on the “Use of the IALA Risk Management Toolbox” model course. This training is designed for individuals responsible for overseeing waterway management as required by SOLAS Chapter V Regulations 12 and 13.

The IALA WWA will run a training course focusing on the SIRA method; simplified qualitative method for assessing the volume of traffic and degree of risk and identifying potential risk mitigation options to reduce the risks to acceptable levels. It is particularly applicable where good-quality AIS data, on which IWRAP depends, is unavailable or where access to individuals with the necessary experience level in the risk categories PAWSA uses is limited.

COURSE CONTENT AND TRAINING DELIVERY
The training covers the fundamentals of the International Maritime Organization’s Formal Safety Assessment and the ISO 31000 standard on risk management. It also provides an overview of the IALA Risk Management Toolbox, practical application of the SIRA method, and guidance on stakeholder engagement and management.

The course combines presentations, case studies, facilitated discussions and a practical group exercise applying the SIRA method to a selected waterway.

GOAL
After completing this course, you will be able to apply the SIRA method to assess and manage navigational risks and use the findings to support evidence-based decisions on Marine Aids to Navigation (AtoN) and waterway management.

COURSE TARGET AUDIENCE
The course is intended for professionals involved in the safe and efficient movement of vessels, including representatives of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS), AtoN providers, port authorities, pilotage services, waterway management organisations, allied services, marine spatial planning authorities, maritime regulators, training organisations and consultancies.

Participants should have a good command of English and be comfortable using Microsoft Excel.

HARDWARE-SOFTWARE AND DATA
A laptop with a copy of Microsoft Excel.

VENUE AND HOTEL
The training venue and nearby hotels will be identified and shared in due course.

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This course provides a structured introduction to the principles and processes required for the production of S-201 Aids to Navigation data within the S-100 Universal Hydrographic Data Model (UHDM). It offers participants a comprehensive understanding of the S-201 Product Specification, relevant markup and modelling languages, and the transition from legacy AtoN data formats to S-100-compliant structures. Through guided instruction and practical exercises, participants will develop the competencies needed to create, manage, and validate S-201 datasets in accordance with international standards

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the S-100 framework, UHDM, and the role of the GI Registry in developing S-200 data models.
• Interpret GML structures and create basic datasets using relevant markup and modelling languages.
• Read & apply the S-201 Product Specification to interpret features, attributes, and encoding rules.
• Produce & validate S-201 datasets, including the use of S-101 inputs and standard validation tools.
• Explain the principles of Service Specifications and their relation to service products and service instances in the S-100 ecosystem.
• Perform practical data-production workflows through use cases, guided exercises and scenarios.

Target audience

This training is designed for AtoN Managers and technical staff responsible for managing, updating, and migrating AtoN data. It is particularly relevant for professionals working in Lighthouse or AtoN Authorities, Coast Guards, Port Authorities, and other organizations that maintain AtoN registries and databases.

Participants are expected to be familiar with existing AtoN data formats or tools (e.g., spreadsheets, legacy databases, older IALA exchange formats) and now need to transition to the S-201 standard within the broader S-100 framework. The course will support in understanding, preparing, and implementing this migration. Knowledge and basic understanding of markup and model languages (GML, XML,…) are recommended.

Lecturers

The course will be delivered by international experts in the S-100 framework, S-200 series, and maritime data product specification development from organisations including the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), and the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA). The training will also benefit from contributions by several professionals actively involved in the development and implementation of S-100 standards.

Course Duration and Venue

• Self-study, distance learning from the 11th January to 14th February 2027 using the IALA World-Wide Academy (WWA) e-learning platform (~20 hrs commitment).
• In-person training from the 15th to 19th February 2027 at the IALA Headquarters in St Germain en Laye, France.

Cost

The cost of this five-day course is €1,000, which includes all training materials, a welcome reception, two coffee breaks per day and daily lunches.

Registration

Registration is open through the IALA website at: https://academy.iala.int/wwa/training/course-schedules/

Registration deadline: 5th January 2027

Practical Information

A list of hotels near the IALA HQ are published on the IALA website: https://www.iala.int/contact/

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This one-hour webinar is convened for Competent Authorities and maritime administrations with responsibility for VTS training governance. Drawing on IMO Resolution A.1158(32), IALA Recommendation R0103 on the Training and Certification of VTS Personnel, and IALA Guideline G1014 on the Accreditation and Approval Process for VTS Training, the session examines the full chain of responsibility — from international obligation to national delivery — and the respective roles of Accredited Training Organisations (ATOs) and the IALA World-Wide Academy within that framework.

The webinar is addressed to Competent Authorities establishing or reviewing their national VTS training framework, maritime administrations seeking alignment with IALA standards, and VTS authorities responsible for ensuring that their personnel are trained and certified in accordance with applicable requirements.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify the obligations of the Competent Authority under IMO Resolution A.1158(32) with respect to the approval of VTS training and the certification of VTS personnel;
• Describe the structure of the IALA VTS training framework, including the competency standards set out in IALA Recommendation R0103, the processes of recruitment, training and certification of VTS personnel described in IALA Guideline G1156, and the VTS training outlined in the C0103 model course series;
• Explain the accreditation and approval process for VTS training as specified in IALA Guideline G1014, and the role of ATOs within that process; and
• Identify the support available through the IALA World-Wide Academy to assist Competent Authorities in implementing a harmonized, IALA-aligned VTS training and certification framework.

The link will be avaialable one week before the webinar.

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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.

Dates and Venue

The next session of the L.1.2 Master of Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Management course will be hosted by the Marine Navigation Training Institute (MNTI).

📍 Venue: Deep Bhavan, D-372/2 Taratalla Road, Kolkata – 700 088, West Bengal, India
📅 Dates: 09th to 13th November 2026 (inclusive)
🌐 Language: English

Attendees

This course is designed for senior management professionals involved in the provision, management, or oversight of AtoN services:

Participants are expected to meet at least one of the following:

• L.1.1 course alumni, ideally with a minimum of two years’ experience as an AtoN manager; or
• At least five years of proven experience as an uncertified AtoN manager within an internationally recognised AtoN service provider; or
• At least five years’ experience within the maritime department of a national Competent Authority or maritime administration

Candidates who do not fully meet the above criteria may still apply. Applications should be submitted with a CV to: academy@iala.int

All applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the IALA World-Wide Academy.

Training Delivery

The training will be delivered in a face-to-face setting and will include interactive lectures and practical exercises.

Training fees

The cost of this five-days course is €1,000 and includes all lectures and course materials.

Registration

For registration and further information, contact the IALA World-Wide Academy: academy@iala.int

Additional information may be found in the training flyer.

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The IALA Risk Management Toolbox is a set of tools developed by the IALA (International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation) to conduct maritime risk assessments. The toolbox includes five tools: IWRAP, PAWSA MK II, SIRA, IRMAS and Simulation. The IALA World-Wide Academy (WWA) provides training based on the “Use of the IALA Risk Management Tools” model course.

This training is designed for individuals responsible for overseeing waterway management as required by SOLAS Chapter V Regulations 12 and 13. The IALA World-Wide Academy, together with the China Maritime Safety Administration, will run a training course focusing on the following IALA Risk Management tools and providing an overview of the others:

IWRAP is a standardized, quantitative method to evaluate the probability of collisions, groundings, and allisions in a given waterway. Using AIS data, IWRAP, a Windows-based software program, allows different scenarios to be developed so that changes such as those in traffic volume or composition, route geometry, aids to navigation or introducing other mitigating measures can be modelled.
SIRA is a simplified qualitative method to assess the volume of traffic and degree of risk and identify potential risk mitigation options to reduce the risks to acceptable levels. SIRA is particularly applicable where good quality AIS data, on which IWRAP depends, is unavailable or where access to individuals with the necessary experience level in the risk categories PAWSA uses is limited.

Dates and Venue

• A self-study course on the Introduction to the IALA Risk Management Toolbox will be available from 15 July (~12 hours commitment).
• In-person training will be held from 13 to 20 September 2026 at Wenzhou Aids to Navigation Division, China MSA

The in-person training will be held at the Wenzhou AtoN Division, Eastern Navigation Service Center. It is located at 1638  Huimin  Road,  Lucheng  District, Wenzhou  City, Zhejiang  Province, China,  is  responsible for managing and maintaining coastal public AtoNs from Cangnan Xiaguan to Ningbo Xiangshan.

Attendees

The course is mainly targeted at those who will fulfill the role of   Aids   to    Navigation   managers    in   the    Competent Authorities of various countries. It also targets other involved in the safe and efficient movement of vessels, including VTS providers,  port  authorities,  pilotage providers,  waterway managers, allied services, marine spatial planners, maritime  regulators, training organizations and consultants.

The working language will be English. Participants should have a good ability in English.

Training fees

• Registration fees: 1000 Euros
• China MSA, will generously, undertake    all   costs   of    training, accommodation,   food    and transportation in China for governmental officers/public servants in Competent Authorities.
• All participants  will  be  responsible  for  funding  their  own return international  airfares  and  visa  application fees.
• Four seats are reserved for participants from private organizations, They need to undertake their own accommodation and food expenses. China MSA will cover their transportation (venue hotel transport and airport transportation). The hotel accommodation fee is 340 RMB per day and the food fee is 190 RMB per day.
• Invitation letters will be supplied if required

Accommodation:

• All the participants will be accommodated at the Westin Wenzhou Hotel（5*). The address of the hotel: No. 1067, Jinxiu Road, Lucheng District, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province China.
• Accommodation fee is 340 RMB per day

Registration

For registration and further information, contact China MSA: 715858673@qq.com

or the IALA World-Wide Academy: academy@iala.int

Additional information (Registration form) may be found in the training flyer.

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Registrations are closed.

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