Thomas Southall

Committee Manager International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (Iala).

Thomas is Committee Manager for the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) directing the technical output aligning deliverables with the organization’s Strategic Vision and Committee Work Programme.

He is also a Trustee and Fellow of the Royal institute of Navigation awarded to him in recognition for his contribution to improved Vessel Traffic Services practice, training and development of policy at national and international levels. He has recently been admitted into the Fraternity of the United Kingdom’s Trinity House as Younger Brother in recognition of his experience and achievements.

He was representative for the International Harbour Masters Association to IALA where he served as participant and Chair of the VTS Operations Working Group. In this role and as IALA Technical Officer, he made significant contribution to the adoption of the new IMO Resolution on VTS.

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