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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 the …

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CM and FP Unesco Ocean Decade Conf

IFAN attends Ocean Decade Conference and pinpoints huge role of AtoN in joining maritime safety and marine protection

IFAN CEO Catherine Mulvihill and Development Manager Francesca Pradelli were delighted to attend the Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona (10-12 April). Here they discuss their key takeaways from the event. How was the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference? FP: It was busy! Both in terms of people attending it, around 1500, and in terms of number …

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Ship Management International interviews IFAN CEO Catherine Mulvihill

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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IFAN linkedin

Our February newsletter is out now!

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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IALA visit 22 Feb 2024

IFAN strengthens ties with IALA in visit to French headquarters

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 recognised as one of Top 100 Women in maritime

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 …

IFAN CEO Catherine Mulvihill recognised as one of Top 100 Women in maritime Read More »

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MENAS underlines its environmental commitment with launch of solar panel system

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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ANF meeting Indonesia

Successful ANF Conference addresses key AtoN issues in Malacca and Singapore Straits

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 …

Successful ANF Conference addresses key AtoN issues in Malacca and Singapore Straits Read More »

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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 supports UNESCO and IALA to provide ocean literacy training for marine Aids to Navigation managers Read More »

CM and FP Unesco Ocean Decade Conf

IFAN attends Ocean Decade Conference and pinpoints huge role of AtoN in joining maritime safety and marine protection

IFAN CEO Catherine Mulvihill and Development Manager Francesca Pradelli were delighted to attend the Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona (10-12 April). Here they discuss their key takeaways from the event. How was the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference? FP: It was busy! Both in terms of people attending it, around 1500, and in terms of number …

IFAN attends Ocean Decade Conference and pinpoints huge role of AtoN in joining maritime safety and marine protection Read More »

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Ship Management International interviews IFAN CEO Catherine Mulvihill

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 …

Ship Management International interviews IFAN CEO Catherine Mulvihill Read More »

IFAN linkedin

Our February newsletter is out now!

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 …

Our February newsletter is out now! Read More »

IALA visit 22 Feb 2024

IFAN strengthens ties with IALA in visit to French headquarters

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 …

IFAN strengthens ties with IALA in visit to French headquarters Read More »

Catherine Mulvihill headshot

IFAN CEO Catherine Mulvihill recognised as one of Top 100 Women in maritime

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 …

IFAN CEO Catherine Mulvihill recognised as one of Top 100 Women in maritime Read More »

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MENAS underlines its environmental commitment with launch of solar panel system

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 …

MENAS underlines its environmental commitment with launch of solar panel system Read More »

ANF meeting Indonesia

Successful ANF Conference addresses key AtoN issues in Malacca and Singapore Straits

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 …

Successful ANF Conference addresses key AtoN issues in Malacca and Singapore Straits Read More »