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Chamber of Shipping
Is the trade association for the UK shipping industry, working to promote and protect the interests of its members both nationally and internationally.
Is the trade association for the UK shipping industry, working to promote and protect the interests of its members both nationally and internationally.
CIE
The Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage (also known as the International Commission on Illumination) is devoted to cooperation and exchange of information on matters relating to the science and art of light and lighting, colour and vision, and image technology.
The Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage (also known as the International Commission on Illumination) is devoted to cooperation and exchange of information on matters relating to the science and art of light and lighting, colour and vision, and image technology.
Commissioners of Irish Lights
The General Lighthouse Authority for Ireland
The General Lighthouse Authority for Ireland
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Department of Transport (Ireland)
The Department of Transport is responsible for implementing an integrated transport policy for the Republic of Ireland.
The Department of Transport is responsible for implementing an integrated transport policy for the Republic of Ireland.
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EU Safety at Sea Project
More than 20 organisations have joined forces to improve maritime safety in the North Sea region.
More than 20 organisations have joined forces to improve maritime safety in the North Sea region.
European Maritime Radionavigation Forum
The European Maritime Radionavigation Forum gathers together different bodies from maritime administrations to shipowners' organisations to focus on the co-ordination of European maritime interests in the field of radionavigation systems for development within Europe.
The European Maritime Radionavigation Forum gathers together different bodies from maritime administrations to shipowners' organisations to focus on the co-ordination of European maritime interests in the field of radionavigation systems for development within Europe.
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GLONASS
GLONASS is a radio-based satellite navigation system operated for the Russian government by the Russian Space Forces. It is an alternative and complement to the United States' Global Positioning System (GPS), the Chinese Compass navigation system and the planned Galileo positioning system of the European Union (EU) and Indian Regional navigational satellite system of India.
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Institute of Navigation (USA)
The Institute of Navigation (USA) is a non-profit professional society dedicated to the advancement of the art and science of PNT
The Institute of Navigation (USA) is a non-profit professional society dedicated to the advancement of the art and science of PNT
International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA)
The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) is a non-profit making international technical association, involving marine Aids to Navigation authorities, manufacturers and consultants.
The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) is a non-profit making international technical association, involving marine Aids to Navigation authorities, manufacturers and consultants.
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies.
International Hydrographic Organization
The International Hydrographic Organization is an intergovernmental consultative and technical organisation to support the safety in navigation and the protection of the marine environment.
The International Hydrographic Organization is an intergovernmental consultative and technical organisation to support the safety in navigation and the protection of the marine environment.
International Loran Association (ILA)
The International Loran Association (ILA) advocates the use of enhanced or eLoran as a back-up for and complement to GNSS in navigation and timing applications, and also to improve the safety and security.
The International Loran Association (ILA) advocates the use of enhanced or eLoran as a back-up for and complement to GNSS in navigation and timing applications, and also to improve the safety and security.
International Maritime Organization
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the United Nations specialised agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution in the marine environment.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the United Nations specialised agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution in the marine environment.
International Telecommunication Union
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is a United Nations agency for information and communication technologies. ITU's role spans 3 core sectors: radiocommunication, standardisation and development.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is a United Nations agency for information and communication technologies. ITU's role spans 3 core sectors: radiocommunication, standardisation and development.
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) coordinate search and rescue at sea through Her Majesty's Coastguard, and checking that ships meet UK and international safety rules.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) coordinate search and rescue at sea through Her Majesty's Coastguard, and checking that ships meet UK and international safety rules.
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National Physical Laboratory
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute, developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science and technology.
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute, developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science and technology.
Northern Lighthouse Board
The General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and Isle of Man
The General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and Isle of Man
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OFCOM
The Office of Communications (OFCOM) is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries.
The Office of Communications (OFCOM) is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries.
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Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services
Members are kept informed about maritime radionavigation and radiocommunication policy, regulatory changes and technical standards development.
Members are kept informed about maritime radionavigation and radiocommunication policy, regulatory changes and technical standards development.
Royal Institute of Navigation
The Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) is a learned society with charitable status. Formed in 1947, its aims are to unite all those with a professional or personal interest in any aspect of navigation in one unique body, to further the development of navigation in every sphere, and to increase public awareness of the art and science of navigation.
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SENTINEL
SENTINEL is a 24 month project to research and develop a service to establish the extent to which Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Navigation and Timing (PNT) signals can be trusted by users on a 24x7 basis.
SENTINEL is a 24 month project to research and develop a service to establish the extent to which Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Navigation and Timing (PNT) signals can be trusted by users on a 24x7 basis.
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Technology Strategy Board
The Technology Strategy Board is part of the UK Government which is a business-focused organisation dedicated to promoting technology-enabled innovation across the UK
The Technology Strategy Board is part of the UK Government which is a business-focused organisation dedicated to promoting technology-enabled innovation across the UK
The Department for Transport (UK)
The Department for Transport aim is transport that works for everyone. This means a UK transport system that balances the needs of the economy, the environment and society.
The Department for Transport aim is transport that works for everyone. This means a UK transport system that balances the needs of the economy, the environment and society.
The Nautical Institute
The Nautical Institute is the international professional body for qualified seafarers and others with an interest in nautical matters.
The Nautical Institute is the international professional body for qualified seafarers and others with an interest in nautical matters.
Timing and Location KTN
The Timing and Location KTN is a managed network of organisations which research, develop, operate and apply location and timing technologies
The Timing and Location KTN is a managed network of organisations which research, develop, operate and apply location and timing technologies
Trinity House
The General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands & Gibraltar
The General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands & Gibraltar
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UK Hydrographic Office
The UK Hydrographic Office produces a range of hydrographic information and services for the Royal Navy and international mariner. It is part of the UK Ministry of Defence.
The UK Hydrographic Office produces a range of hydrographic information and services for the Royal Navy and international mariner. It is part of the UK Ministry of Defence.
UK Met Office
The UK Met Office provides environmental and weather-related services.
The UK Met Office provides environmental and weather-related services.
