“The Association gives me the confidence that I have a huge resource of knowledge at my disposal. It gives me access to advice and knowledge from colleague Harbour Masters to support me in my role.
The constant interaction between Harbour Masters – exchanging views and ideas – the willingness of some to share information, the workshops on issues and finding of solutions to worldwide challenges, it all is extremely valuable to me.”
- IHMA Member
IHMA is the leading association dedicated to the needs of its members who hold managerial positions in marine operations and work in ports large and small, public and privately owned.
Not called a Harbour Master?
In different countries and languages, the Harbour Master may be known as the Capitaine du Port, Port Commander, Hafenkapitaen and so on, and the role normally associated with the title of Harbour Master may be undertaken by those described as their deputies as well as Marine Operations Managers, VTS Managers, Maritime Director, and there are many other titles. IHMA welcomes members who are not called Harbour Masters but work in port operations and may be at any stage in their career.
Why become a member of IHMA?
Members of IHMA may have a role in some or all of the following: the safety of navigation, vessel traffic control, shipping movements, port management, protection of the marine environment, the ship-shore interface, safety management and training, and in port security. Through our professional expertise and experience we provide valuable advice and services to our members.
Member Benefits
IHMA offers a wide range of benefits to its members. Some of these are provided free of charge whilst others are offered at discounted rates:
Access to Members’ forum
The members’ area of the Association’s website hosts an on-line forum where members can exchange information quickly and benefit from the knowledge and experience of other members. When a member posts a question, an alert email is sent to all members requesting a response. Posting an answer is quick and easy.
Biennial Congress
The IHMA Congress, held every two years, offers a conference programme that presents quality professional papers on topical issues of direct relevance to members.
Congress provides a unique opportunity for members from around the world to discuss subjects of mutual concern and interest.
Congress is supported by an exhibition of the latest port and harbour equipment and services.
Members are eligible for discounted Congress and Seminar fees.
IMO, IHO and other projects
IHMA has observer status at IMO and IHO. Reports of the proceedings of IMO Committees are circulated to members and made available in the members’ only section of the website together with selected documents of interest to members.
Members are able to participate in IMO Working Groups and Correspondence Groups.
IHMA works to develop information and resources for its members, and the Association supports the participation of its members in these efforts in order to ensure that relevant information is developed and made available to members.
Access to the Secretariat
The Secretary is available to provide advice and information to all members.
IMO Working Groups and Correspondence Groups
IHMA has observer status at IMO. Reports of the proceedings of IMO Committees are circulated to members and by arrangement, members are able to participate in IMO Working Groups and Correspondence Groups.
Professional Development
International Diploma for Harbour Masters - IHMA discount and bursary. Members are eligible for a 15% discount on the cost of the International Diploma for Harbour Masters run by Lloyd's Maritime Academy. In addition members are invited to apply for bursaries awarded by IHMA.
Members are able to participate in cutting edge research and the development of projects of direct relevance to harbour masters. This may be in partnership with other organisations.
Access to the IHMA’s Council
Members of IHMA’s Council are keen to engage with and offer support to members.
Free job advertisements
Members may advertise senior port operation positions free of charge on the IHMA’s website.
Commercial member benefits
The IHMA values a good relationship with companies developing products and services that may assist Full members in the performance of their professional duties. Commercial members are entitled to;
- Access member names and profiles
- Attend congress and seminars at members’ prices
- Access congress papers and presentations
- Have priority booking of stands at IHMA events at reduced costs
- Provide speakers at IHMA Congresses and meetings, subject to the assessment of the Papers’ Committee
- Become a sponsor of the Association
- Advertise on the Association’s website at discounted rates
- Publicise their products to members via the Secretary as agreed by ExCo
- Receive assistance from the Association when submitting new equipment and products for evaluation and appraisal by Association members
- Display on their stationery the current and official logo of the IHMA.
Congress Papers
Past congress papers are available in the members’ section and by application to the Secretary
Who can be a member?
The Association offers Full, Associate, Senior, Commercial and Honorary membership. Senior members must previously have been Full members, and Honorary members are elected by the members.
Membership of IHMA is available in the following categories:
Full members
Contact secretary.ihma@habroumaster.org for current membership rates
These members comprise the majority of the Association’s membership.
IHMA seeks to be inclusive of those who manage the marine operations of a port and / or its approaches. Persons who hold a managerial position in marine operations and exercise jurisdiction over the frontage or water area of a port or port approach are eligible to become Full members of IHMA. In undertaking their role they often possess an authority conferred on them by law, regulations or rules.
Criteria
Someone meeting the criteria above may also become a Full member by being nominated to membership of IHMA by a National Administration.
- Access to Members’ forum
- Observer status for IMO, IHO & other projects
- Access to IHMA’s Council
- Access to the Secretariat
- Enhanced professional development
- Free job advertisements
- Discounted entry to IHMA events
- Voting member status
Commercial members
Contact secretary.ihma@habroumaster.org for current membership rates
Persons, organisations, companies and any other bodies that provide goods or services for reward in ways that assist members in the performance of their professional duties or who wish to support IHMA in the attainment of its aim and objectives are eligible to become commercial members.
The IHMA values its well established and mutually beneficial relationships with companies developing products and services that may assist members in the performance of their professional duties. Commercial members are entitled to:
- Attend congress & seminars at members’ prices
- Congress papers and presentations
- Access member names, contact details and profiles
- Priority booking of stands at IHMA events at reduced costs
- Provide speakers at IHMA Congresses and meetings, subject to the assessment of the Papers’ Committee
- Become a sponsor of the Association subject to availability
- Advertise on the Association’s website at discounted rates
- Receive assistance from the Association when submitting new equipment and products for evaluation and appraisal by Association members
- Be permitted to display on their stationery the current and official logo of the IHMA
National Administration Members/Members from multiple port organisations
Rate by arrangement
People meeting the requirements for Full membership but appointed to membership annually by a National Administration or an organisation that operates multiple ports.
- Access to Members' forum
- Observer status for IMO, IHO & other projects
- Access to IHMA's Council
- Access to the Secretariat
- Enhanced professional development
- Free job advertisements
- Discounted entry to IHMA events
- Voting member status
Associate Members
Contact secretary.ihma@habroumaster.org for current membership rates
Those who are not in a post qualifying them for Full membership but who consider that they can support the aim and objectives of IHMA may apply for Associate membership.
- Access to Members’ forum
- Observer status for IMO, IHO & other projects
- Access to IHMA's Council
- Access to the Secretariat
- Enhanced professional development
- Discounted entry to IHMA events
Honorary members
Honorary Membership, which is a lifetime award, is reserved for persons who are not ordinarily eligible to become members of the Association and may be offered to anyone who has rendered meritorious service in the field of port, harbour or marine operations or to the Association.
- Access to Members’ forum
- Observer status for IMO, IHO & other projects
- Access to IHMA's Council
- Access to the Secretariat
- Enhanced professional development
- Discounted entry to IHMA events
Senior Members
These members are drawn from the ranks of the Full members, usually when vacating a post that qualified them for Full membership or on retirement. A Senior member must previously have been a Full member for at least two years.
- Access to Members’ forum
- Observer status for IMO, IHO & other projects
- Access to IHMA's Council
- Access to the Secretariat
- Discounted entry to IHMA events
A 30 per cent discount is applied to the subscriptions of members resident in countries listed in the lower two quartiles of the United Nations’ Human Development Index. Further details can be obtained from the Secretary.
Combined national individual member subscriptions collected by a national point of contact and made as one payment are also eligible for a percentage reduction as agreed by ExCo.
