Safety of navigation remains paramount

Perigee Light Vessel. India West Coast, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Khambhat, 21°41.50’N:72°18.37’E. Anchored in the shallow waters off the Bhavnagar coast in Gujarat – photo: www.dgll.nic.in ©

As the world continues to be in quarantine, provision of aids to navigation are essential services vital for the safety of marine navigation and the continuous flow of trade be it food, fuel and medical supplies, along with the many other commodities and raw materials upon which we all depend daily.

One of IALA’s national members, the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) of India has produced a video reassuring the general public of their commitment to keeping their service fully operational and to ensure safety of marine navigation along India’s coastline despite the confinement.