Today in Genoa, for the first time in Italy, the sixth edition of the World Day of Assistive Products maritime navigation, which saw the participation of IALA and of numerous associated foreign delegations. IALA (International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities) is the international association, based in Paris, which It is responsible for developing standards and guidelines in the field of assistive products maritime navigation consisting of the set of devices, systems and services outside the ship, designed and used for the purpose of to increase the safety and efficiency of navigation and maritime traffic. And this year, the 22nd In August, IALA will assume the new legal status of intergovernmental organisation made up of the Member States Members.

The event, promoted by IALA, was organized for the Host country by the Coast Guard in collaboration with the Navy, the Municipality of Genoa and the System Authority Port of the Western Ligurian Sea, as well as with the contribution of the of the Doge's Palace Foundation, of the MUMA, the Istituzione Musei del Sea and migration, and of all the collaborators and volunteers who they deal with the cultural enhancement of the Lantern of Genoa.

In the context of World IALA Day, at the Lanterna of Genoa, symbol of the city, in consideration of its historical and cultural importance has been awarded, the "Lighthouse of the Year", which was awarded to the Mayor of Genoa, Marco Bucci, the Secretary General of IALA, Francis Zachariae.

This was followed by a conference, with the participation of authorities, including the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Edoardo Rixi, and the General Commander of the Corps of the Harbour Master's Office - Coast Guard, Admiral Inspector Nicola Carlone, during which the main activities carried out by IALA, by the Presidents of the of its four technical committees, respectively: ARM, Requirements and management of navigation aids; DTEC, digital technologies; ENG, engineering and sustainability of navigation aids - historical and cultural heritage; VTS, Traffic Services maritime. A second moment was dedicated to the activities carried out in Italy by the Italian Navy and the Coast Guard in the areas of interest of IALA.