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IFAN sells the OSV Relume
The International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) is pleased to confirm the sale of its offshore support vessel (OSV), the OSV Relume. OSV Relume is a 66-berth International Maritime Organization (IMO) Class 2 Dynamic Positioning (DP2) vessel and Special Purpose Ship (SPS), equipped to support the latest marine survey technology. She has played an important …
IFAN welcomes delegation from Qatar
On the 19th September, a delegation from Qatar, guided by His Excellency, Dr Saleh Fetais, Undersecretary for the Ministry of Transport Affairs, paid a visit to IFAN’s offices in London. Guy Mason, IFAN’s Chairman, and Peter Stanley, IFAN’s CEO, had the opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics with the Qatari delegation, including the excellent …
IFAN funding provides 10 Aids to Navigation in Vanuatu
Thanks to funding provided by IFAN, the Pacific Community (SPC) has handed over 10 Aids to Navigation (AtoN) as part of the Pacific Safety of Navigation Project in the port of Luganville, in Vanuatu, one of the country’s major shipping hubs. The AtoN include lit buoys and beacons, and lit special buoys that mark the …
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IFAN at London International Shipping Week LISW23
IFAN’s CEO, Peter Stanley, and Chair, Guy Mason, extend thanks to all who joined our evening reception onboard the THV Galatea, as part of London International Shipping Week 2023. Our gratitude to Trinity House for graciously hosting us, where we discussed IFAN’s mission to enhancing safety at sea and preserving the marine environment through charitable …
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Change in MENAS Navigational Light Dues to ensure future of Aids to Navigation in Middle East Gulf
After years of keeping a vital navigation service operating on the same income, Middle East Navigation Service (MENAS) has been forced to review its funding, to ensure it can continue to help keep seafarers safe and protect the marine environment in the Middle East Gulf. MENAS has been providing Aids to Navigation (AtoN) in the Middle …
CELEBRATING WORLD MARINE ATON DAY – 1st July 2023
Today the world celebrates World Marine Aids to Navigation Day, a celebration established by the IALA Assembly in 2018. To mark this important day that is designed to highlight to the wider public the role of Marine Aids to Navigation, IFAN has launched a podcast with its CEO, Peter Stanley, examining the critical role played …
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IFAN and MENAS discuss Navigational Safety at IALA’s 20th Conference
The International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN), alongside its subsidiary the Middle East Navigational Aids Service (MENAS), were delighted to attend the 20th conference of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Brazil. Francesca Pradelli, IFAN’s Development Manager, took the stage at the World-Wide Academy’s pre-conference event to highlight IFAN’s work and the progress made on …
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Women in Maritime Day
This year’s IMO’s International Women in Maritime Day, theme was: ‘mobilizing networks for gender equality’. IFAN’s Development Manager, Francesca Pradelli, was delighted to be interviewed by TradeWinds and Safety4Sea to provide industry comments for them. Tradewinds Safety4Sea
MENAS Launches NEW Website
We’re delighted to announce MENAS has launched a new website. The site has a modern design, improved functionality and enhanced user experience so you can stay updated with MENAS news at all times. MENAS General Manager Mahdi Al Mosawi said: “We are proud to present our new website which is easy to navigate and helps to showcase …
IFAN CHAIRMAN DISCUSSES ‘MALEABLE SHIPPING SECTOR’ WITH GULF INTELLIGENCE
The International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) Chairman, Guy Mason, was interviewed recently by Gulf Intelligence on his insights of the structural dynamics, including the influence of the marine sector, affecting energy markets. Mr Mason said: “I was delighted to be interviewed and to further spread awareness of the importance of Aids to Navigation and the …
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IALA’s 20th CONFERENCE IN BRAZIL
The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) is holding its 20th Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, taking place 29th May to 3rd June. IFAN’s Business Development Manager, Francesca Pradelli, will be attending IALA’s event in Brazil. Ms Pradelli said: ““It’s a great opportunity to bring together the maritime community and discuss key …
MENAS Green Credentials Grow with Solar System Project
The Middle East Navigation Aids System (MENAS), a subsidiary of IFAN, has underlined its commitment to the environment and renewable energy by investing in a solar power project that will save up to 90% of its electricity power consumption. The Photovoltaic (PV) Solar System will take over five months to construct and will be installed …
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First Board Meeting
The International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) held its first board meeting of 2023 this month at the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) headquarters in France, after accepting their kind offer to host. IFAN contributes to a number of maritime organisations, through education and funding of global Aids …
IALA Visits London Headquarters
It’s been a busy beginning of the year for IFAN as it started with a visit from Omar Erikkson, International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) Deputy Secretary-General and Dean of IALA World-Wide Academy, to IFAN’s Headquarters in London, for a meeting with CEO, Peter Stanley, and Development Manager, Francesca Pradelli. …
New Year Welcomes Graduates Enhancing Safety in Pacific
Welcoming in 2023, IFAN was delighted to hear news that 11 new participants from 9 Pacific Island Countries graduated with International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authority (IALA) Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Level 1 Managers Course in Suva, Fiji, as part of the Pacific Safety of Navigation Project funded by IFAN The Pacific Safety …
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IFAN Board Travel to Bahrain
IFAN’s Board of Directors travelled to Bahrain to meet for the last meeting of the year. It was a great opportunity for the Board to reacquaint itself with IFAN’s subsidiary, Middle East Navigation Aids Service (MENAS), Head Office and discuss with the General Manager, Mahdi Al Mosawi, the various projects and work which they’ve been …
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