DGLL Hosts 3rd IALA Council Meeting:
The Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) successfully hosted the 3rd Council Meeting of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Mumbai, highlighting its growing role in shaping international maritime standards and navigation safety.India launched a Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism to enhance digital access, transparency, and visitor convenience across 75 lighthouse tourism destinations nationwide.IALA was established in 1957 and transitioned from a Non-Governmental Organization to an Intergovernmental Organization in 2024. Guided by the motto “Successful voyages, Sustainable Planet”. It works to harmonise marine aids to navigation, enhance safety and efficiency of maritime transport, and protect the marine environment.The IALA Council is its principal decision-making body. IALA has around 200 members and is headquartered in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France.India has been a member of IALA since 1957. The DGLL represents India, has been a Council Member since 1982, and will host the IALA Conference in 2027.
