Events
Webinar: The Competent Authority’s Role and Responsibilities in VTS Training
November 18, 2026
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.
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ATON PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS – S-201 DATA PRODUCTION
This course provides a structured introduction to the principles and processes required for the production of S-201 Aids to Navigation (AtoN) data within the S-100 Universal Hydrographic Data Model (UHDM).
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Workshop on VDES Satellites
November 10, 2026
IALA, in association with the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation is hosting a Workshop on Satellites VDES, to be held in Tokyo, Japan, from 10 to 13 November 2026. Registration is now open!
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Regional Technical Seminar, Portugal
November 3, 2026
A four-day technical seminar aimed at Portuguese-speaking African countries, directed at entities responsible for navigation safety. The event seeks to strengthen national capacities and promote Lusophone cooperation in the maritime domain.
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L1.2 Master of Marine AtoN Management Course, Kolkata, India
November 9, 2026
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.
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L1.1 and L1.3 Courses in China
The IALA World-Wide Academy, in partnership with China MSA, will host two important training programmes in Shanghai, Xiamen and Wenzhou, China, aimed at strengthening competencies in Marine Aids to Navigation (AtoN) management and navigational risk assessment. The courses will be held in August and September 2026.
For course details and registration information, see the IALA World-Wide Academy training schedule on the website.
Events
Upcoming Events
Regional Technical Seminar, Portugal
03 November 2026 – 06 November 2026
L.1.2 MASTER OF MARINE AIDS TO NAVIGATION MANAGEMENT COURSE, KOLKATA INDIA 2026
09 November 2026 – 13 November 2026
Workshop on VDES Satellite
10 November 2026 – 13 November 2026
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The IALA WWA
Learn more about the IALA World-Wide Academy with this short video presentation.
Publications
IALA Standards
Download the IALA Standards including:
- S1010 Marine Aids to Navigation Planning And Service Requirements
- S1020 Marine Aids to Navigation Design and Delivery,
- S1030 Radionavigation Services
- S1040 Vessel Traffic Services
- S1050 Training and Certification
- S1060 Digital Communication Technologies
- S1070 Information Services.