International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation

The IALA Risk Management Toolbox is a set of tools developed by the IALA (International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation) to conduct maritime risk assessments. The toolbox includes five tools: IWRAP, PAWSA MK II, SIRA, IRMAS and Simulation. The IALA World-Wide Academy (WWA) provides training based on the “Use of the IALA Risk Management Tools” model course.

The Call for Abstracts for the 21st IALA Conference 2027 in Mumbai, India is out. The deadline for sumbission is set at 31 August 2026. The Abstracts Selection Group invites all IALA members to submit abstracts for proposed presentations or papers to be delivered at the upcoming Conference. Submissions may address any of the listed topics or explore other subjects that align with the overarching theme of the event.

Submission Guidelines:

• Abstracts must be written in English and should not exceed 200 words.
• All submissions must be made via the official platform: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/80499/submitter

The Secretaría de Marina, through the National Maritime Authority of Mexico, will host the 3rd Latin American Regional Seminar on Aids to Navigation in Veracruz, Mexico, from 14 to 17 July 2026.
This four‑day regional event will bring together experts and authorities to examine current and emerging issues in marine Aids to Navigation, including national AtoN challenges, digital maritime services, S‑100/S‑200 product specifications, resilient PNT, and developments in AtoN and VTS digitalization. The programme also includes a technical visit in support of regional knowledge‑sharing and cooperation.