Strategic Drivers for Change

This strategy has been developed against a backdrop of change in the wider marine sector in Ireland and Northern Ireland recognising the critical importance of safe and efficient marine navigation to protect lives and promote the economy, trade, the environment and quality of life.

Trade Patterns & Mix of Vessels

Trade Patterns & Mix of Vessels

To ensure safe navigation, Irish Lights must service all mariners regardless of the size or type of vessel or the level of technology available.
The Future Mariner

The Future Mariner

Our strategy recognises the need to cater for future mariners and the mix of cutting edge and traditional navigation technologies that must be accommodated into the future.
National Maritime Legislation

National Maritime Legislation

International and National Maritime Legislation, Standards and additional Compliance Requirements
Changes in Technology

Changes in Technology

It will be important to ensure collaboration and alignment of Ireland’s interests at national and international level to deliver improved benefits in terms of safety of navigation.
Recognised Expertise on Navigation and Safety

Recognised Expertise on Navigation and Safety

Introduction of new technology into safe navigation requires strategic leadership from organisations such as Irish Lights to ensure that both the development and introduction of such systems is well i ...
Sustainability Environment and Biodiversity

Sustainability Environment and Biodiversity

The replacement of the ILV Granuaile by 2030, which accounts for 86% of our emissions, with a more fuel-efficient vessel is key to our carbon reduction targets.
Maritime Safety and Security

Maritime Safety and Security

Ensuring a secure and resilient network of aids to navigation and collaborating with others as appropriate to monitor and secure our maritime domain are important and relevant considerations in this s ...
Key Asset Replacement and Contract Renewals

Key Asset Replacement and Contract Renewals

The ILV Granuaile and the contract helicopter service are central to our mandate to provide a network of essential aids to navigation and to meet our wreck response obligations.
Shared and Changing Sea Space

Shared and Changing Sea Space

Our strategy has been prepared with marine spatial planning at its core and recognises that a more planned and regulated maritime environment will develop across the period of the strategy.