GLA Research & Development (GRAD)
GRAD is a centralised resource of the three General Lighthouse Authorities of the United Kingdom and Ireland (GLAs).
We conduct research and development to advance marine aids-to-navigation services while delivering practical engineering support, tools, and training to our GLA colleagues.
The GRAD team is an international centre of excellence in visual aids-to-navigation, resilient positioning navigation and timing, and the development of digital maritime services, amongst others. We work with national and international colleagues to shape the future of maritime safety.
Through research, innovation, and engineering excellence, we support the GLAs mission to deliver a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective marine aids-to-navigation service for the benefit and safety of all mariners.
We do this by driving innovation for safer maritime navigation, delivering meaningful advances that make our aids-to-navigation services more effective, reliable and efficient.