The United Kingdom will host the main event in London, and all IALA members are invited to attend. The World Marine Aids to Navigation Day will be of particular significance in 2025, being the first event since IALA changed its status from a Non-Governmental to an Intergovernmental Organisation. The new status provides IALA with exciting opportunities for stronger international cooperation at government level and with the IMO and other international organisations and relevant stakeholders.
The chosen theme for the 2025 World Marine Aids to Navigation Day is ‘The role of physical Aids to Navigation in a Digital Future’ and we intend bringing together senior representatives of Government, the wider maritime industry, R&D establishments and academia, and international organisations such as the IMO to participate in interactive discussions.
Once the UK has an understanding of the numbers of people wishing to attend, applicants will be invited to register formally.
Provisional Programme
Monday 30th June
Early evening river cruise and social event onboard a Thames Clipper taking in the key sights of the city from the River Thames.
Tuesday 1st July
The Northern Lighthouse Board and Trinity House will host the main event on behalf of the UK Government in the historic Trinity House building, in the centre of London. Opening speeches by key guests will be followed by the presentation of the Heritage Lighthouse of the Year Award.
This will be followed by a panel discussion bringing together leading experts on the theme of ‘The Future Seascape and Maritime Resilience’. Participants may then enjoy a buffet lunch and the chance for networking before a second panel discussion considering ‘Physical AtoN Services in a Digital World’. After a break for tea and coffee, there will be an update on the work and achievements of the IALA World-Wide Academy.
That evening there will be a black tie gala dinner in the Library at Trinity House.
Wednesday 2nd July
A coach will take guests on a two hour journey to the east coast operational base of Trinity House in the port town of Harwich. Once in Harwich, guests will have the opportunity to a enjoy a technical and operational experience while visiting the 24 hour Planning Centre, the buoy yard, one of Trinity House’s vessels alongside. There will also be a chance to meet the GRAD team of technical and academic experts who undertake research and development on behalf of the three General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK and Ireland (Trinity House, Northern Lighthouse Board and Irish Lights). Lunch will be provided and guests will be returned to London by 17:30.
When applying to attend, guests will be able to choose to attend all of the events or to choose one or more of, the Thames Clipper Welcome Reception, the Main Event, the Gala Dinner and the Technical Day in Harwich. Due to limited space available at the venues, we anticipate that we may only be able to welcome one attendee from each interested organization.
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