However, we face a considerable challenge in meeting the emissions target of a 51% reduction in greenhouse gases. All of our GHG emissions are energy related and our lighthouse vessel the Granuaile is responsible for 86% of all emissions. In order to meet the target, we will require a new more energy efficient vessel to be in service by 2030.

Navigating successfully to 2040 means continuing to provide their trusted services that keep mariners safe, against a backdrop of rapid change to technology, the maritime environment, and mariners themselves.

The General Lighthouse Authorities (GLA) are responsible for aids to navigation in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

Irish Lights Annual Report 2022 - 2023

Irish Lights Annual Report 2021 - 2022

Irish Lights Annual Report 2020 - 2021

IALA Maritime Buoyage System described in the Agreement has been superseded by the IALA Maritime Buoyage System Second Edition published June 2023 with additional aids to navigation marks.

Irish Lights Annual Report 2019-20

Irish Lights, with its General Lighthouse Authority partners, Trinity House and Northern Lighthouse Board, recently published a five-year review involving the coordinated assessment of all Aids to Navigation (AtoN) under their responsibility around the coast of Ireland and the UK. This review is undertaken to address the current and anticipated future requirements for the safe passage of domestic and international shipping, as well as attending to requirements of other mariners, such as aquaculture, fishing and marine and leisure users.

Throughout the year there was a strong team focus on the organisational values of Professionalism, Quality, Trust, Respect, Innovation and Collaboration.

Annual Report 2018-19

Marine Navigation Plan 2016 to 2030

Safe Seas - Connected Coasts Irish lights Strategy 2018 - 2023

A provisioning of buoy services available for Irish Lights

A poster map of the Commissioners of Irish Lights aids to navigation around the coast of Ireland. This is suitable for printing up to A2.

The GLA AtoN strategy to 2030 titled, ‘2030 – Navigating the Future’, was developed by IGC5 during 2015 and presented to the Joint Users Consultative Group on May 2016.

Each AtoN has been studied in isolation, as well as in relation to the other AtoN in its vicinity which is referred to as the "mix" of AtoN. The review has been carried out based solely on the navigational requirements.

This strategy document charts our future course. The changes we are making will secure our future as a dynamic and innovative maritime organisation, delivering sustainable and efficient services for all of our stakeholders and customers.

ILV Granuaile is a versatile Class 1 DP vessel with a large working deck and proven capabilities in a wide range of operations.

We provide and maintain over 150 navigation buoys around the coast of Ireland. Buoys are tailored to meet specific requirements and designs can be adapted to host and provide power to third-party equipment as required.

Irish Lights data services can provide and/or facilitate the delivery of a range of services for Government, local authorities, mariners, industry, research institutions and the general public. Our all-island coastal network infrastructure consists of on/offshore sites and a range of platforms.

This document outlines how the General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs) in Ireland and Britain will fulfil their shared mission of "delivering a reliable, efficient and cost effective aids to navigation service for the benefit and safety of all mariners".

This Risk Response Criteria Document provides an up to date, balanced assessment of response requirements. For the first time modern traffic analysis tools have been used along with the principles of risk assessment to ensure proportionate response times to wrecks and new dangers.

The GLAs have completed their latest 5 yearly comprehensive review of AtoN requirements for the waters around the Ireland and Britain.

This plan focuses on the visual aids needed for safe navigation in the changing marine environment and presents the General Lighthouse Authorities' plans for lighthouses, beacons, major floating aids, buoys, day-marks and other visual aids required for safe navigation. It reflects the level of service the GLAs will provide, taking advantage of technological and operational improvements forecast in AtoN service provision.

The joint Navigation Requirements Policies (JNRP) of the three General Lighthouse Authorities on a wide variety of matters relating to navigation policy and aids to navigation were comprehensively revised (December 2007). Each policy will be updated as required (as web documents). If you'd like a hard copy, please email info@irishlights.ie.

Annual Accounts 2017

The General Lighthouse Authorities of Ireland and the United Kingdom carry out a regular formal review of the Aids to Navigation provided to ensure they are cost effective and continue to meet the need of all mariners.

The Marine Aids to Navigation Strategy (developed approx. every five years) informs our user community and aids the coastal navigation review and planning requirements into the future.

The GLA's Radio Navigation Plan (GRNP) is a core part of their Marine Aids to Navigation Strategy the latest being "2020 The Vision"; see above). It focuses on radio navigation systems and their role in the overall Aid to Navigation service provision mix.