IALA's Strategic Vision's letter

The Strategic Vision for IALA for the period 2014-2026 THE STRATEGIC VISION FOR IALA for the period 2014-2026 (Approved by the IALA Council at its 56th session, 2013-12-11) Purpose The aim of IALA is to foster the safe and efficient movement of vessels through the improvement and harmonisation of marine aids to navigation worldwide, and by other appropriate means. Our motto - "Successful voyages, sustainable planet." Goals for 2026 G1 - Aids to navigation systems and related services, including e- G2 - All coastal states have contributed to an efficient global network of Navigation, Vessel Traffic Services, and emerging technologies, are aids to navigation and services for the safety of navigation, through harmonised through international cooperation and the provision of capacity building and the sharing of expertise standards Strategy for 2014-2026 G1 S1 - Develop standards suitable for direct citation by States in areas deemed important G2 S1 - Position IALA as the source of standards, knowledge, and expertise that will enable by the General Assembly, and continue to improve strong governance, including document States to undertake and share the technical development of aids to navigation, in policy and procedure for standards accordance with UNCLOS, SOLAS, and other obligations. G1 S2 - Improve and harmonise the delivery of VTS globally and in a manner consistent with G2 S2 - Continue to develop capacity building activities to improve the global operations international conventions, legislative frameworks and public expectations. and management of aids to navigation systems and related services including VTS. G1-S3 - Harmonise the information structure, Maritime Service Portfolios, and G2 S3 - Coordinate the further development of VTS, e-Navigation, and short range aids to communications for e-Navigation by creating standards, and by cooperation with other navigation, taking into account new technologies and sustainability. IGOs, to achieve worldwide interoperability of shore and ship systems, including IMO sustainability goals for a maritime transport system. G1 S4 - Work towards the transformation of IALA into an IGO, to enable the organisation to G2 S4 - Create standards for the design and analysis of aids to navigation systems in areas better fulfil its objectives, subject to General Assembly decision. where increasing environmental and economic developments are affecting navigable waters. G1 S5 - Ensure that the resources and capabilities of the Secretariat are sufficient to enable IALA and its committees and organs to reach its goals. IALA’s Strategic Domain  The term ‘Marine Aid to Navigation ‘ means a device, system, or service, external to a vessel, designed and operated to enhance safe and efficient navigation of all vessels and/or vessel traffic  The organisation shall have a consultative, recommendatory, and technical nature Page 1 of 2  The Strategic Vision for IALA for the period 2014-2026 THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR IALA for the work period 2014-2018 (Approved by the IALA Council at its 56th session, 2013-12-11) To attain our goals we will pursue a strategy, over the next four years, of focusing on our product structure, including creating a limited suite of standards to strengthen their usefulness and effectiveness. The content will emphasise coordination of the development and hamonisation of VTS, e-Navigation, and short range aids to navigation. We will work to build capacity for managing and operating aids to navigation around the world in order to raise the current level of provision. Subject to approval of the General Assembly, the status of the organisation will change from a NGO to an IGO in order to strengthen its impact on the safety of navigation and better facilitate the activities of the organisation. Priorities 2014-2018 Our Priorities for the four-year work period 2014-2018 are the following. P1 - Transform the IALA product line by redefining and restructuring existing P8 - Provide guidance on management, engineering, and sustainability in aids to navigation, documentation to meet the future needs of the organisation, including document content, particularly concerning modern materials and light sources the approval process, and accessibility. P2 - Deliver a limited suite of high level standards suitable for direct citation by States and P9 - Promote the demonstration of e-Navigation services, through the provision of test by other international organisations. beds, and the harmonisation of results. P3 - Develop guidance on positioning, communications, Maritime Service Portfolios, and P10 - Develop guidance on information management, portrayal, and new technologies for data modelling for e-Navigation VTS. P4 - Develop guidance for the delivery of VTS, including communications, human factors, P11 -Develop funding sources, programs and delivery options for The World Wide Academy. qualifications, and training. P5 - Develop guidance on aids to navigation in navigable waters affected by operational P12 - As part of the WWA Master Plan, prioritise and conduct needs-assessment missions limitations and related capacity-building activities, and further the use of Model Courses by national authourities. P6 - Develop a forward plan for future delivery of aids to navigation systems and related P13 - Define common metrics and evaluation techniques, including risk analysis services including VTS, taking account of developments in technology and changing needs. methodologies, for use in determining aids to navigation solutions. P7 - Continue to improve guidance on light and vision aspects of marine signalling, P14 - Promote technology transfer and knowledge sharing concerning aids to navigation. consolidating documentation. Page 2 of 2 From: contact g�n�ral <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 5:13 PM To: contact g�n�ral Cc: secgen IALA; francis zachariae Subject: REMINDER: IALA's Strategic Vision's letter from Chair of the IALA Council Strategy WG Attachments: 17-167_Christian Forst' letter to all IALA Members_Strategic Vision.pdf; IALA Strategic Vision 2012-2026.pdf Dear IALA Members, Please find attached a letter from the Chair of the IALA Council Strategy Working Group about the Strategic Vision. This is a kind reminder that the IALA Council would very much appreciate if you could provide your input to the questions before end of October 2017 to the IALA Secretariat: [email protected]. Thank you. For the IALA Secretariat Best regards Audrey GUINAULT Administrative Assistant / Assistante Administrative Tel +33 (0)1 34 51 70 01 � Fax +33 (0)1 34 51 82 05 � E-mail : [email protected]