IFAN CEO Catherine Mulvihill was delighted to be interviewed for the January/February issue of Ship Management International, published today (29th February). In the ‘How I Work’ feature, she talks about her role as CEO, which she took up last autumn, and also lists what she sees as the vital assets that help the charitable organisation […]
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In this issue, we talk about IFAN’s recent visit to IALA’s headquarters in France, where discussions focused on the 2024 IALA World-Wide Academy work plan and strategies to strengthen relations between IALA and IFAN. There’s also news about how Vanuatu, one of the largest of the 13 countries in the Pacific Safety of Navigation Project run
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IFAN’s CEO Catherine Mulvihill and Development Manager Francesca Pradelli visited IALA’s headquarters in France last week (21-22 February), meeting with Secretary-General Francis Zachariae and Deputy Secretary-General Omar Frits Eriksson. Discussions focused on the 2024 IALA World-Wide Academy work plan and strategies to enhance collaboration between IFAN and IALA, signalling promising advancements in maritime safety and
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IFAN CEO Catherine Mulvihill has been recognised as one of the Top 100 Women in the maritime industry by All About Shipping. The shortlist was compiled from a total of 1,007 women who were nominated from all sectors of the shipping industry. Ms Mulvihill said: “I am delighted to receive recognition for IFAN’s efforts, alongside
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Middle East Navigation Aids Service (MENAS), IFAN’s operational arm in the Middle East, has underscored its commitment to the environment and renewable energy by officially unveiling its new solar power project that will save up to 90% of the company’s electrical energy consumption. In a project lasting several months, the Photovoltaic (PV) Solar System was
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IFAN representatives recently attended the 29th Conference of the Aids to Navigation Fund (ANF) for the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS), which oversees 51 Aids to Navigation (AtoNs) in the region. The meeting, held on 16th-17th November in Surabaya, Indonesia, brought together key stakeholders and government representatives from the region to address critical issues
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In a significant stride towards enhancing maritime navigation, the International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) recently attended a top-level meeting in Doha, Qatar. The meeting, hosted at the Ministry of Transport offices on 13th and 14th November, brought together key IFAN attendees, along with government representatives, and experts from the United Kingdom Hydrographers Office
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A first of its kind training course for the Middle East has been held to teach mariners about the basic concept of Aids to Navigation (AtoN) after a clear need was identified from potential clients. Run by Middle East Navigation Services (MENAS), a branch of IFAN, with co-operation with Bahrain Port Maritime Affairs PMA ,
In this issue, we introduce our new Chief Executive Officer, Catherine Mulvihill, who has taken over the post from Peter Stanley. We also explain the reason behind the difficult decision to increase Nav Dues paid by ship owners to our Middle East operational arm, MENAS, which provides Aids to Navigation (AtoN) in the Middle East Gulf. Plus,
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On Friday 20th October, Jens Kruger, the SPC’s Deputy Director Ocean and Maritime Programme, visited IFAN’s Headquarters in London. During the visit, he met IFAN’s CEO, Catherine Mulvihill, and IFAN’s Director, Peter Stanley, to discuss the Pacific Safety of Navigation project’s recent developments and the roadmap for Phase 2 Year 3. This vital project, which
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