The IMO, in collaboration with IALA, conducted an induction course for six Ethiopian participants from the Ethiopian maritime authority and the Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Service Enterprise on VTS/SAR VHF communications. The Maritime Sciences and Technology Institute (MARSATI) in Lebanon is hosting this five-day course. Trainers from the Jovellanos Centre, part of the Spanish Maritime Safety and Rescue Agency, delivered lectures using a mobile VTS simulator.
As part of the Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy, IMO intends to support countries participating in the Red Sea Area in improving security and safety. Thus, a number of activities are being carried out under the EU-funded “Regional Programme for Maritime Security in the Red Sea Area”. This training is the second activity organized jointly with IALA in favour of red sea participating countries. The third activity will take place in June 2023 for a group of beneficiaries from Yemen.
The training provided an opportunity to share best practices related to the safety of navigation, including the use of VTS, local port services, and aids to navigation.
The 76th session of the Council meeting was held from 12 to 16 December 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and by video conference.32 new documents (recommendations, guidelines, and model courses) were approved as well as one workshop proposal and the budget for 2023.
As the president could not attend the meeting, the vice-president chaired session and brilliantly conducted this week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
After welcoming the new participants, each councilor reported on national matters. The Secretary General then briefed on the latest news about the secretariat. The Strategy and Policy section saw the validation of the Current Drivers and Trends and the Strategic Vision. A few more details were given about the transition period regarding the change of status. The treasurer went over the finance and audit committee report.
The technical documents were all approved and interesting discussions were prompted by VTS committee new documents. The revised standards were deemed ready to be submitted to the 14th general assembly to be held on 3 June 2023. The Council gave approval to the election of Cap Spartel Lighthouse in Morocco as Lighthouse of the year 2023.
The Council endorsed new members and granted honorary membership to Barry Goldman.
The Council also approved the Terms of Reference for the newly established IALA Disaster Recovery Fund.
Furthermore, the Council was delighted to visit the facilities offered by the convention center selected to host the 20th conference. The council congratulated the Brazilian navy for the arrangements made during the Council week and was very hopeful for a wonderful conference ahead.
The IALA World-Wide Academy conducted a mission in the Seychelles islands in September 2022. View the video to know more about this interesting project.
The IALA World-Wide Academy is looking for a new Education and Training Manager. Please see details of the offer below. The deadline for sending applications is extended to 15 August 2022.
IALA, IHO and the Norwegian Coastal Administration are holding a workshop on S-100, S-200 development and portrayal from 5 to 9 September 2022 in Alesund, Norway. The objective of the workshop is to: Harmonize and open feedback channels between IHO and IALA regarding Product Specification requirements and development processes. Share visions of the use of S-100 / S-200 among stakeholders. Identify possible updates and recommend amendments to existing documents. Provide clarity regarding the development of S-100 / S-200 based Product Specifications.
the 75th session of the IALA Council was successfully held at the Radisson Royal Collection Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark from 30 May to 3 June 2022.
This was the first face to face meeting of the Council since the outbreak of the Covid19 pandemic in 2020. All councilors were in attendance, including three who attended remotely.
The Council was updated about the planning of the change of status transition period, which is the period between the entry into force of the Convention and the first General Assembly of the new Organization.
The Council approved the revised budget for 2022 and noted the sound financial situation of the Association. The Council also approved changes to the Basic Documents.
Reports were given on the technical committees, the Industrial Members Committee, the planning of the 20th Conference, and the progress and future actions of the World-Wide Academy and the World Marine Aids to Navigation Day to be celebrated 1 July in Bulgaria.
The Council approved the Homigot Lighthouse from the Republic of Korea as the Heritage Lighthouse of the Year 2022 together with some changes to the future selection process. As a consequence, the ENG committee will nominate the candidates for the Heritage Lighthouse of the Year 2023 at the upcoming ENG16 in October 2022. For more information, please refer to https://heritage.iala-aism.org/.
New and revised recommendations:
R1023 Maritime Resource Names (MRN), Ed1.0, June 2022
R0204 Marine signal lights – determination and calculation of effective intensity, Ed3.0, June 2022
R0141 Training and certification of Marine Aids to Navigation personnel, Ed5.0, June 2022
R0119 Establishment of a VTS Ed4.2, June 2022
New and revised guidelines:
Revised Guideline G1018 on Risk management, Ed4.0, June 2022
Revised Guideline G1123 on the use of the IALA Waterway risk assessment programme or IWRAP, Ed2.0, June 2022
Revised Guideline G1124 on Ports and waterways safety assessment (PAWSA MK II), Ed2.0, June 2022
Revised Guideline G1058 on The use of simulation as a tool for waterway design and AtoN planning, Ed3.0, June 2022
Revised Guideline G1135 on Determination and calculation of effective intensity, Ed 3.0, June 2022
Revised Guideline G1127 on Systems and services for high accuracy positioning and ranging, Ed2.0, June 2022
Revised Guideline G1129 on the retransmission of SBAS corrections using MF-radio beacon and AIS, Ed 2.0, June 2022
New Guideline G1147 on The use of enhanced radar positioning systems, Ed1.0, June 2022
New Guideline G1168 on Quality control of third-party AtoN service providers, Ed1.0, June 2022
New Guideline G1169 on Training and certification of marine Aids to Navigation personnel, Ed1.0, June 2022
New Guideline G1170 on Solar modules for a marine environment, Ed1.0, June 2022
Revised Guideline G1150 on Establishing planning and implementing a VTS, Ed3.0, June 2022
New Guideline G1171 on Human factors and ergonomics in VTS, Ed1.0, June 2022
Revoked document
Revoked G1097 on Technical Features and Technology Relevant for Simulation of AtoN, Ed1.0
Durant cette visite, La République de Guinée a souhaité réaffirmer son engagement auprès de l’AISM à continuer ses efforts pour mettre en place la formation du personnel et la mise en place d’infrastructures locales à travers le pays afin de garantir la sécurité des navires et des personnes. La Guinée a aussi sollicité l’appui de l’AISM pour mettre en route la procédure de ratification de la Convention Internationale pour les aides à la navigation maritime.
During this visit, the Republic of Guinea wished to reaffirm its commitment to IALA to continue its efforts to put in place the training of personnel and the establishment of local infrastructures across the country in order to guarantee the safety of the ships and of the people. Guinea has also requested the support of IALA to initiate the procedure for the ratification of the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation.
M. Sory Camara, Directeur Général de l’Agence de Navigation Maritime (ANAM), ministère des Transports, M. Francis Zachariae, Secrétaire-Général de l’AISM (IALA), M. Mamadou Alpha Baldé, Secrétaire-Général de l’Agence de Navigation Maritime (ANAM), ministère des Transports.
The inaugural IMO International Day for Women in Maritime on 18 May 2022 will focus on the theme “Training-Visibility-Recognition: Supporting a barrier-free working environment”View IMO dedicated page here.
In support to this day, IALA would like to share Monica Sundklev’s words as she has been very important and actively involved in the work of IALA for many years.
-What do you find is the most challenging in your job?
I work mainly with rules and requirements in various fields of maritime traffic and I am active both within IMO, IALA and the European Union, and I have noticed that there are different views on what rules and regulations that should be implemented and how. Maritime transport is a global business and therefore global and harmonized development and implementation is crucial to get a smooth and seamless transport chain.
Being part of developing rules and regulations today as the digitalization and automation is moving very fast, is also very thrilling. I hope that by trying to analyse and understand the complexity of this development without being a hindrance to this progress, I hope that I can contribute with my knowledge and experience so that the marine transport chain is perceived as both safe, modern and environmentally friendly.
The challenge is to get everyone on board, both individuals like seafarers and VTS operators as well as different jurisdictions such as other countries and their authorities, and to move in the same direction for the benefit of all.
-What do you find is the most pleasant in your job?
All the wonderful people that I meet in various meetings and situations! The maritime domain is rather small and it gets very familiar when you meet the same people in different places at different meetings.
Especially within the VTS Committee of IALA, I meet many interesting people from all over the world and it’s amazing what a huge network of contacts you can get within an international organization such as IALA. I have met so many friends within IALA and we still keep in contact. This is also known to be the IALA spirit of the IALA family. Join an IALA workshop or a committee meeting and you will see J
-What could you say the work with IALA brought to you and to your job?
I have learned so much through IALA that I have been able to bring back to my daily work, particularly from the comradery both from the participants from all over the world but also from the IALA secretariat. This includes, but is not in any way limited to cooperation, collaboration, engagement, enthusiasm, respect and willingness to learn.
Also through IALA I have been involved in producing many recommendations and guidelines for VTS. I have also been able to visit several VTS centres as well as VTS trainings centres around the world. This has given me a better understanding of the different challenges that may exist in different areas and the justification of implementing a VTS, but also that different training methods and course structures may apply depending on the need. All this will definitely be considered when new VTS rules will be developed in Sweden. I would be very happy to be part of such a development.
Monica Sundklev, Senior Adviser at the Swedish Transport Agency, Chair of the IALA VTS Committee.
A short video about the signing ceremony of the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation held on 26 January 2022 in France.
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