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IFAN takes part in historic IALA General Assembly in Singapore
The International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) proudly participated in the inaugural General Assembly of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA), held from February 18 to 21, 2025, in Singapore. This landmark event marked IALA‘s transition from a non-governmental organization to an intergovernmental organization, underscoring its pivotal role in enhancing global […]
Partnering to Promote Safe and Sustainable Boating
IFAN and Living Oceans Foundation to Launch “Navigate with Care: Protect Our Oceans” Campaign. The International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) and the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) are joining forces to promote safer, more sustainable boating through the “Navigate with Care: Protect Our Oceans” campaign. This collaboration, born from a collaboration […]
IFAN takes part in the 4th UN Ocean Decade Foundations Dialogue Meeting
IFAN Development Manager Francesca Pradelli recently participated in the 4th UN Ocean Decade Foundations Dialogue Meeting, organized by Fundação Grupo Boticário and UNESCO. The gathering welcomed representatives from over 15 global and regional foundations, who had the opportunity to brainstorm and find collaborative ways to implement the UN Ocean Decade challenges. Being part of the […]
World Marine Aids to Navigation Day’s Celebration
In July 2024 IFAN CEO Catherine Mulvihill and Development Management Francesca Pradelli, together with MENAS Bahrain General Manager Mahdi Al Mosawi, attended the World Marine Aids to Navigation Day’s celebration organized by IALA and hosted by Italy in the beautiful city of Genoa. The Ligurian city was presented with “The Lighthouse of the Year” Award […]
IFAN Meeting with IMO’s Arsenio Dominguez
IFAN’s CEO Catherine Mulvihill and Development Manager Francesca Pradelli recently met with IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez at the International Maritime Organization HQ in London. The meeting was a great opportunity to present IFAN’s activities and future strategic endeavours to the IMO SG, and to initiate a conversation about potential global partnerships with the IMO, with […]
MENAS / IFAN Awarded Gold International Health and Safety Award by RoSPA
Bahrain based MENAS, a branch of the International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN), has fought off global competition to win a prestigious RoSPA Award, demonstrating its commitment to health and safety excellence. The Middle East Navigation Aids Service (MENAS) won a Gold Award in the Occupational Achievement category, demonstrating its dedication to ensuring its […]
The latest edition of IFAN’s newsletter is out now!
The latest edition of IFAN’s newsletter is out now! Watch our highlights video from IFAN's mission to the Pacific Islands.
IFAN supports UNESCO and IALA to provide ocean literacy training for marine Aids to Navigation managers
In a collaborative effort to enhance ocean literacy, safety at sea and the protection of the marine environment, IFAN supports two prominent organisations — UNESCO Ocean and IALA — to provide training on ocean literacy for Aids to Navigation (AtoN) managers worldwide. The initiative highlights the significance of a multidisciplinary approach in addressing the challenges set by […]
IFAN takes part in historic IALA General Assembly in Singapore
The International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) proudly participated in the inaugural General Assembly of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA), held from February 18 to 21, 2025, in Singapore. This landmark event marked IALA‘s transition from a non-governmental organization to an intergovernmental organization, underscoring its pivotal role in enhancing global […]
Partnering to Promote Safe and Sustainable Boating
IFAN and Living Oceans Foundation to Launch “Navigate with Care: Protect Our Oceans” Campaign. The International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) and the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) are joining forces to promote safer, more sustainable boating through the “Navigate with Care: Protect Our Oceans” campaign. This collaboration, born from a collaboration […]
IFAN takes part in the 4th UN Ocean Decade Foundations Dialogue Meeting
IFAN Development Manager Francesca Pradelli recently participated in the 4th UN Ocean Decade Foundations Dialogue Meeting, organized by Fundação Grupo Boticário and UNESCO. The gathering welcomed representatives from over 15 global and regional foundations, who had the opportunity to brainstorm and find collaborative ways to implement the UN Ocean Decade challenges. Being part of the […]
World Marine Aids to Navigation Day’s Celebration
In July 2024 IFAN CEO Catherine Mulvihill and Development Management Francesca Pradelli, together with MENAS Bahrain General Manager Mahdi Al Mosawi, attended the World Marine Aids to Navigation Day’s celebration organized by IALA and hosted by Italy in the beautiful city of Genoa. The Ligurian city was presented with “The Lighthouse of the Year” Award […]
IFAN Meeting with IMO’s Arsenio Dominguez
IFAN’s CEO Catherine Mulvihill and Development Manager Francesca Pradelli recently met with IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez at the International Maritime Organization HQ in London. The meeting was a great opportunity to present IFAN’s activities and future strategic endeavours to the IMO SG, and to initiate a conversation about potential global partnerships with the IMO, with […]
MENAS / IFAN Awarded Gold International Health and Safety Award by RoSPA
Bahrain based MENAS, a branch of the International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN), has fought off global competition to win a prestigious RoSPA Award, demonstrating its commitment to health and safety excellence. The Middle East Navigation Aids Service (MENAS) won a Gold Award in the Occupational Achievement category, demonstrating its dedication to ensuring its […]
The latest edition of IFAN’s newsletter is out now!
The latest edition of IFAN’s newsletter is out now! Watch our highlights video from IFAN's mission to the Pacific Islands.
IFAN supports UNESCO and IALA to provide ocean literacy training for marine Aids to Navigation managers
In a collaborative effort to enhance ocean literacy, safety at sea and the protection of the marine environment, IFAN supports two prominent organisations — UNESCO Ocean and IALA — to provide training on ocean literacy for Aids to Navigation (AtoN) managers worldwide. The initiative highlights the significance of a multidisciplinary approach in addressing the challenges set by […]