IALA boosts navigation safety with new intergovernmental status

The image shows an overhead shot of the Santa Cruz Lighthouse, located on Santa Cruz Fortress at Guanabara Bay, Brazil

Source: IALA

After more than a decade of effort and four diplomatic conferences, the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) has officially transitioned from a non-governmental organization (NGO) to an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO).

This new status, as of 22 August 2024, marks a significant step toward enhancing global navigation safety, efficiency and marine environment protection.

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