Message from the Secretary-General
We were sorry to learn of the death on 14 August of Mme Christiane Ville, former head of administration at IALA. This was sad news for she was instrumental in […]
We were sorry to learn of the death on 14 August of Mme Christiane Ville, former head of administration at IALA. This was sad news for she was instrumental in […]
As I write preparations are being made around the world by our international membership to celebrate the World Marine Aids to Navigation Day (WAtoN Day) which falls on 1 July […]
The first quarter of 2021 has been an extremely positive period for the Association. The Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation is now open for signature […]
In many ways, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has reaffirmed IALA’s resilience and strengthened the close collaboration that is the Association’s hallmark. As this most challenging year draws to a close, […]
Following the announcement at council 71 that the committee meetings for the second half of 2020 will be held virtually, the secretariat developed a paper on the arrangements needed for […]
The IALA staff have been working from home since March 16, 2020 as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic. After the announcement of the French government that a strict lock […]
With IALA having reached a record worldwide membership at the start of 2020, I have every confidence in the Association’s strength to continue to meet the needs of the global […]
I am very pleased that a modernized, clear and harmonized framework for the effective operation of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) into the future is ready for wider consultation and eventual […]
I have been very pleased – and indeed amazed – about the enthusiastic initiatives of members around the world to celebrate the first World Marine Aids to Navigation (WAtoN) Day […]
The prospect of the Diplomatic Conference to adopt the draft Convention taking place in early 2020 marks a defining step towards the Association’s transition to Intergovernmental Organization status. More information […]
Welcome to the first 2019 edition of the IALA e-Bulletin, and Happy New Year to all our readers! I have every confidence that 2019 will be another year of dynamic […]
Following the traditional August holiday season in France, the IALA home team is in top gear to serve this year’ series of committee meetings at our Saint-Germain-en-Laye headquarters. The four […]
The 19th IALA Conference held at Incheon’s prestigious Songdo ConvensiA Centre from 28 May to 2 June 2018 beat all previous records, attracting over 500 participants from 65 countries spread […]
In 10 weeks from now the magnificent “Songdo ConvensiA” international convention centre of Incheon will open its doors to the 19th IALA Conference. Members who wish to attend should register […]
As the IALA Secretariat is busy putting the finishing touches to outstanding tasks before closing for the traditional festive season from Thursday evening 21 December onwards (reopening on Wednesday morning […]
As we enter the last quarter of this year, there is much to be done to round off 2017 and also much to look forward to. As this latest e-Bulletin […]
I am very pleased that the First Preparatory Diplomatic Conference held in Paris on 18 and 19 April was successful in taking an important, concrete step towards achieving IALA’s change […]
As this second IALA e-Bulletin is ready for distribution to your in-box, the start of the annual round of IALA Committee meetings is imminent. ENAV20 and VTS43 will take place […]
Hay mucho que esperar para el 2017, que coincide con el 60° aniversario de la creación de IALA. Para marcar el inicio de este hito, la secretaría está lanzando una […]
Il y a beaucoup à attendre de 2017, qui coïncide avec le 60ème anniversaire de la création de l’AISM. Pour marquer le début de cette année charnière, le Secrétariat inaugure […]