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IALA WWA and Singapore MPA will co-host the seminar to adress the roles of the digitalization and implementation of Marine Aids to Navigation (AtoN) services in facilitating navigational safety. This event will explore the latest advancements in digital navigation technologies and their critical role in enhancing maritime safety.
Purpose
The seminar will comprise interactive presentation sessions and a panel discussion on topics such as the principles of VDES, IALA domain product specifications (S-200), the Maritime Connectivity Platform and the IALA Risk Management toolbox.
The seminar will permit to share the progress and developments fostering the maritime digitalisation, communications and data exchange.
Who
The seminar will provide a presentation, panel discussion and a live demonstration about the best practice and development of VDES on digital maritime radio communication infrastructure. Invitations will be sent to:
- Marine aids to navigation authorities and providers
- Association of seafarers
- Ship owners / operators
- Industry members involved in radio navigation and / or communication equipment and systems
17 February 2025 from 13.00 to 17.45
Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Programme
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 13:00 – 13:15 | Registration and welcome coffee | All |
| 13:15 – 13:45 | Session 1- Opening | IALA, MPA |
| Opening address | Rear Admiral Vincent Denamur, IALA | |
| Opening address | MPA | |
| Objectives of the seminar | Vincent Denamur, IALA | |
| 13:45 – 14:45 | Session 2- Setting the scene | Facilitator: Vincent Denamur, IALA |
| Introduction to the IALA World-Wide Academy | Vincent Denamur, IALA | |
| Coastal State AtoN Obligations | Mary Dean, AMSA | |
| 14:45 – 15:45 | Session 3 – Digitalization | Facilitator: Sarah Robinson, IALA |
| AtoN data exchange and harmonization – S200 Product Specifications | Minsu Jeon, IALA | |
| VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) – Principles and applications | Stefan Pielmeier, Albatros-Tech ApS | |
| 15:45 – 16:05 | Group photo and coffee break | All |
| 16:05 – 17:35 | Maritime Connectivity Platform – Facilitating seamless maritime communication | Axel Hahn, DLR |
| Session 4 – Implementation: Opportunities and challenges | Facilitator: Latifa Oumouzoune, IALA | |
| Navigational Risk Management – Obligations, resources and the IALA Risk Management Toolbox | Sarah Robinson, IALA | |
| Panel discussion/Q&A on opportunities and challenges in AtoN provision | Latifa Oumouzoune, IALA | |
| 17:35 – 17: 45 | Conclusions and close | Vincent Denamur, IALA |