Task Description

Task name :

AtoN for SIDS

Leading committee and working group owning the task: ARM WG 1
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Task Leader : Sarah Robinson
Task Number : ARM-2.2.5
Standards : S1020 Marine Aids to Navigation Design and Delivery
Topic area : S1020.2 Design, Implementation & Maintenance
Task Description :

Support the development of the Low-Cost, Co-Designed Marine Aids to Navigation for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDC) (AtoN for SIDS) Project

Objectives of the task :

The project’s goals are to develop low-cost, co-designed AtoN solutions tailored to the constraints of SIDS and LDCs, improve the safety of navigation, and enhance stakeholder engagement.

Expected outcome :

Expected outcomes include evidence-based identification of constraints, practical AtoN designs, trial implementations, and a comprehensive IALA publication.

Compelling need : The project aims to address the challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in implementing IALA-compliant Marine Aids to Navigation (AtoN). These challenges include high costs, limited access to proprietary components, lack of technical expertise, and vandalism.
Strategic Alignment :

O1 - Innovate, improve, and harmonise Marine Aids to Navigation constantly reflecting changing technology & system obsolescence, changing user needs, operational imperatives, environmental sustainability, and best practice.

O2 - Develop applicable international standards, recommendations and guidelines for adoption and use by its members and other relevant organizations or parties.

Scope :

Full scope to be defined through Year 1 research and testing phase

Cybersecurity related :

No

Brief and concise description of the work : to be undertaken and programme mile-stones (where appropriate).
Expected numbers of sessions for completion :
Session 17 Session 18 Session 19 Session 20 Session 21 Session 22 Session 23
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Approved by Council (Council session/Date) : 0
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Not started
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