People's Democratic Republic of Algeria

Ministry of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure

MISSIONS OF THE ONSM

Over 33 Years of Experience

To effectively enforce its prerogatives across territorial waters, the National Office of Maritime Signaling structures its operations around three fundamental pillars:

Field of Technical Exploitation

We conduct comprehensive engineering and technical studies relating to the construction, improvement, and rigorous maintenance of all aids to navigation works. Our teams prepare framework programs for equipment acquisition, modernization, and heavy structural repairs. We also manage the procurement of specialized, high-tech equipment in strict compliance with current laws and regulations.

Field of Professional Training

We actively foster the professional development and skill enhancement of all personnel categories involved in maritime signaling activities. This mission is carried out in close coordination, as necessary, with specialized educational institutions, alongside the regular organization of internal advanced training courses.

International Activities and Commitments

The Office participates closely in drafting and preparing international agreements, conventions, and collaborative frameworks relating to marine buoyage. In this regard, Algeria is an engaged member of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities. We ensure, in conjunction with the relevant authorities, strict compliance with all related regulatory provisions.

ABOUT

About the National Office of Maritime Signaling

The National Office of Maritime Signaling (ONSM) is a Public Administrative Establishment (EPA) placed under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Public Works and Basic Infrastructures. Established by Decree No. 85-236 on August 25, 1985, its headquarters are strategically located at No. 6, Boulevard Colonel Amirouche, Algiers.

Our establishment is responsible for the overall design, construction, and operational maintenance of all aid to marine navigation systems. This encompasses both land-based infrastructures (such as our historic lighthouses, port signaling lights, and electrical signal broadcasting stations) and floating structures (such as signaling and luminous buoys).

As a leading authority, it serves as the primary instrument for supervisory authorities in drafting, preparing, and implementing national and international policy measures regarding maritime signaling. Furthermore, the Office is an eligible and active member of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA / A.I.S.M.).

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