Without doubt the General Assembly in Singapore was a huge success and I pay glowing tribute to our hosts the Maritime & Port Authority and our global membership who made it all possible. We shall not forget those days in the City State. WWA seminars In Singapore on 17 February, one day ahead of the […]
Digitalization of the maritime domain is well underway Soon, all information exchange within our industry will be fully digital, with authorities expected to provide their services in digital formats whenever possible. Although some authorities are making efforts toward digitalization, many still seem to be lagging behind in this development. The S-100 framework: A Universal Hydrographic […]
IALA Workshop on Sustainability in Aids to Navigation Provision6–10 October 2025 | Dublin, Ireland https://events.iala.int/workshop-on-sustainability-in-aton-provision/ The International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA), in collaboration with Irish Lights, will host the Workshop on Sustainability in Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Provision from 6 to 10 October 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. This significant event aims to […]
Ministry of Transport Malaysia and Malaysia Marine Department Position The One Fathom Bank Lighthouse, known in Malay as Rumah Api Permatang Sedepa, is a crucial maritime aid to navigation situated in the Strait of Malacca. Positioned approximately 30 kilometres southwest of Klang, Selangor. This lighthouse has played an essential role in ensuring maritime safety for […]
Directorate-General of Coastal Safety Türkiye It is understood from Hurriyet Daily News on 5 February that Türkiye is undertaking a major restoration project to preserve its maritime heritage, with 488 lighthouses, including 42 historic structures. This renovation is part of a structured programme announced by Transport and Infrastructure Minister, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu. In a written statement, […]
China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) At its Council Meeting (TC03) in December 2024, Lingao Lighthouse in China was named as IALA’s Heritage Lighthouse of the Year 2025. Standing as the oldest lighthouse in the Hainan Province on Hainan Island, Lingao Lighthouse (built 1894) is a fascinating example of how a heritage lighthouse can be celebrated […]
Maritime Safety Queensland Completion of Maritime Safety Queensland’s $3.9 million project to enhance the maritime aids to navigation (AtoN) network in the Torres Strait is a significant milestone, ensuring improved navigational assistance for mariners and communities in this vital waterway. Upgrades have addressed the need for more resilient AtoN and the installation of new aids […]
Electronic Waterways Information Service (www.ELWIS.de) for Inland and coastal Users, commercial and pleasure crafts, going mobile: ELWIS go! Imagine you’re travelling on water by boat. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the air is refreshing. On your tour, you’re exploring rivers and lakes in the heart of Germany, with the landscape gliding […]
