India Elected as Vice President of IALA

• 20 Feb 2025

On 19th February 2025, India was elected to the Vice Presidency of the International Association of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) at its first General Assembly in Singapore.

• The Indian delegation is led by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Secretary, T.K. Ramachandran.

Key Points

• Strengthening Maritime Safety: India’s election highlights its commitment to enhancing maritime safety and navigational aids.
• Upcoming IALA Events in India: India will host the IALA Council meeting in December 2025 and the IALA Conference & General Assembly in September 2027 in Mumbai.
• Sustainable Marine Navigation: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways emphasized India’s leadership in promoting sustainable and secure navigation systems.
• International Cooperation: The development reinforces India’s role in global maritime affairs and international partnerships.