Marine White Papers

Risk assessment is an important tool used by maritime authorities. It forms part of the strategic planning process and is used alongside industry policies to help deliver safer operational outcomes. In this white paper we discuss strategic planning and the importance of asset management plans to improve operations, reduce cost,...

Aids to Navigation managers have the responsibility to ensure their assets meet IALA's availability guidelines. Asset monitoring provides authorities with the information they need to assess and respond more quickly. Find out how monitoring can benefit maritime operations and its role in long term asset maintenance plans.

Vários países assinaram a convenção para que a IALA se torne uma IGO (Organização Inter Governamental). A pergunta que surge é: o que isso significa para o futuro da segurança da navegação? Neste espaço, discutimos o status atual da convenção, o que a IALA espera alcançar tornando-se uma IGO e...

Varios países han firmado la convención para que la IALA/AISM se convierta en una organización intergubernamental (OIG). Surge la pregunta, ¿qué significa esto para el futuro de la seguridad de la navegación? En este artículo, discutimos el estado actual de la convención, lo que IALA/AISM espera lograr al transformarse en...

A number of countries have signed the convention for IALA to become an IGO. It raises the question, what does this mean for the future for safety of navigation? In this white paper, we discuss the current status of the convention, what IALA hopes to achieve by becoming an IGO...

Aids to Navigation (AtoN) have evolved over time. As new technology emerges, asset managers have a large range of options and features to consider. This white paper identifies how clever AtoN design and functionality can help authorities reduce operational costs and improve the visibility of their connected devices.

Read our white paper that identifies the many factors that should be considered when undertaking a risk assessment. It also explains the differences between the three tools (IWRAP, PAWSA and SIRA) that IALA provides as part of their risk assessment toolbox.

Lisez notre livre blanc qui décrit les nombreux facteurs dont il faut tenir compte lorsqu’on entreprend une évaluation des risques. Il explique également les différences entre les trois outils (IWRAP, PAWSA et SIRA) que l’IALA fournit dans le cadre de sa boîte à outils d’évaluation des risques.

Read our whitepaper to find out how changing our marine practices can help conserve marine habitats. The use of chain mooring causes environmental disturbance and effects the sea grass and sea bed. Synthetic mooring provides a more sustainable option.