GENERAL LIGHTHOUSE AUTHORITY RELATED
International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation & Lighthouse Authorities
The International Association of Lighthouse Authorities is a non-profit body representing over 200 marine aid to navigation authorities, manufactures and consultants worldwide.
GRAD
GRAD undertakes research and development of physical and radio marine aids to navigation, support systems and their integration to support the GLAs' mission "to deliver a reliable, efficient and cost-effective aids to navigation service for the benefit and safety of all mariners"
Northern Lighthouse Board
The Northern Lighthouse Board is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man.
Irish Lights
The Commissioners of Irish Lights is the General Lighthouse Authority for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Department for Transport
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport
DFT is a ministerial department, supported by 19 agencies and public bodies, working with agencies and partners to support the UK’s transport network.
Trinity House Procurement Portal
Access to contract opportunities with Trinity House.
ACCSEAS (project completed)
ACCSEAS (Accessibility for Shipping Efficiency Advantages and Sustainability) was a European Union part-funded project involving eleven partners from across the North Sea Region. Its aim was to improve safety, security and environmental protection in the North Sea Region by developing and implementing a practical e-Navigation test bed to harmonise the exchange of electronic maritime information onboard and ashore.
MARITIME AGENCIES
RNLI
Funded by charitable donations, the lifeboat crews and lifeguards of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution have saved at least 140,000 lives at sea since 1824.
Maritime & Coastguard Agency
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency
The MCA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport, working to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. They produce legislation and guidance on maritime matters, and provide certification to seafarers.
LIGHTHOUSE INTEREST AND TOURISM
Rural Retreats
For a truly unique holiday why not stay in a lighthouse cottage?
The Association of Lighthouse Keepers
The Association of Lighthouse Keepers was formed in 1988 by a group of serving and retired Trinity House lighthouse keepers. The association welcomes members throughout the world who share an interest in lighthouses and other coastal and inland aids to navigation.
EVENTS
London International Shipping Week
www.londoninternationalshippingweek.com
London International Shipping Week will be the high level networking opportunity of the year for leaders across all sectors of the international shipping industry.