The Arab Institute of Navigation main objectives are: -
1. Developing a scientific community for all those who are interested or having any activity related to Maritime, Air or Land Navigation and further development, in this context.
2. Being engaged with the different Navigational Associations as being a member of the International Association of Institutes of Navigation.
3. Following up the latest technologies and the newest achievements in: General Navigation, Electronic Navigation, Satellite Navigation , Satellite Communications, VTS … etc.
4. Being updated to all the scientific and technological developments in the group of sciences that are related directly to Navigation: such as Astronomy, Charts, Oceanography, Electronics and communications.
5. Giving special interest to the Safety of Navigation developments and the safety of off shore units such as: mobile and fixed off shore drilling units and related service marine units.
6. Following the newest trends in the Fire Fighting Equipments and pollution prevention onboard maritime units, keeping the sea safer and cleaner.
7. Establishing a Maritime Library that contains both old and latest reference books and nautical publications related to Navigation and other related sciences.
8. Establishing a Maritime Museum that contains Navigational tools and Instruments.