Commissioners of Irish Lights

		Search the CIL website: 2010 Irish Lights Calendar October 19 2009 The 2010 Irish Lights calendar is now available. This calendar features photographs commemorating the various branches of the Lighthouse Service over the past 200 years. Draft Marine AtoN Strategy - 2025 and Beyond October 14 2009 2025 and Beyond is the United Kingdom and Ireland's marine aids to navigation (AtoN) strategy. It has been prepared by the General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs) of Trinity House, Northern Lighthouse Board and Irish Lights for their users, partners and stakeholders. New Mizen Bridge! October 02 2009 Welcome boost for Mizen Head Tourism! A contract for the construction of a new bridge to the Mizen Head Lighthouse has been signed and work will start right away with the new bridge ready for next summer's tourist season. Minister Dempsey announces that the Light Dues rate from 1st August 2009 to 31st March 2010, has been increased from 52 to 57 cents August 06 2009 Minister Dempsey announces that the Light Dues rate from 1st August 2009 to 31st March 2010, has been increased from 52 to 57 cents per ton and the maximum number of voyages to be levied has been increased from 7 to 9 in any one year. The tonnage cap remains at 35,000 NRT. Please click here to see SI 297 of 2009 - MERCHANT SHIPPING (LIGHT DUES) ORDER 2009
Home AIS as an Aid to Navigation (AtoN.) AIS Coming Soon to a Screen Near You? AIS Forum. Dublin AIS Trial Frequently Asked Questions Interreg IIIA Project References and Further Information Useful Links	Home Welcome to our AIS Web Page. The purpose of this page is to facilitate the exchange of information, views and experiences of AIS. AIS is a developing technology so by it’s nature this site will also develop and grow with time. Suggestions or input are welcome at any time as our aim is to cater for the widest range of stakeholder needs relating to AIS. While every effort is made to provide accurate and reliable information the Commissioners of Irish cannot accept liability for any errors or omissions. The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) have been to the forefront of developing the standards and operational guidelines for AIS. Through our membership of IALA and other national and international AIS development groups the Commissioners of Irish Lights are in a position to inform the debate on AIS at the highest levels. It is hoped that this site and in particular the user forum will provide an opportunity for those directly involved in the use of AIS to make their voice heard on its future development. Home AIS as an Aid to Navigation (AtoN.) The role of AIS as an Aid to Navigation will be developed over the coming years and is a key element in the Dublin Trial. The Commissioners of Irish Lights will use AIS technology to improve the Aids to Navigation service. AIS Coming Soon to a Screen Near You? A short article prepared for publication in the Journal of the Irish Institute of Master Mariners. AIS Forum. Let us have your views and experience of AIS. Dublin AIS Trial The General Lighthouse Authorities (Trinity House, Northern Lighthouse Board, and the Commissioners of Irish Lights) have established a series of trials in the Solent, Firth of Forth and Dublin to evaluate AIS. Frequently Asked Questions Interreg IIIA Project References and Further Information Useful Links