The 10th IHMA Congress 2016, Port expansion - the Challenges
We look forward to welcoming you to Vancouver where we will be celebrating twenty years of the IHMA.
Addressing the theme ‘Port Expansion - the Challenges’, the Congress program will be designed to appeal to all those responsible for the safe, secure, efficient and environmentally sound conduct of marine operations in port waters and industry organisations working with, or within Ports across all levels of the industry spectrum.
The 7th IHMA Congress,Global Port and Marine Operations 2010
Hosted by the Maritime Administration of the Western Australia and took place between 19th and 23rd April 2010 in Perth, Australia
The 6th IHMA Congress, Ports of the Future – meeting the challenge
Hosted by the Maritime Administration of the Port of St Petersburg, and took place between 12th and 16th May 2008
The 5th IHMA Congress, Safety, Security and the Environment... What Next?
Hosted by the Malta Maritime Authority, and took place between 3rd and 7th April 2006
The 4th IHMA Congress, Port Safety and Security - Turning Theory into Operational Reality
Hosted by Hansestadt Bremisches Hafenamt, in Bremen, Germany, and took place between 23rd and 28th May 2004
The 3rd IHMA Congress, Port Safety - An increasing challenge
Hosted by the National Ports Authority of South Africa and took place between 13 and 17 May 2002
The 2nd IHMA Congress, Professionalism in Ports
Hosted by Dubai Ports Authority, United Arab Emirates, and took place between 28 April and 3 May 2000
The 1st IHMA Congress, Heading for the 21st Century
Hosted by the Port Management of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and took place between 24-30 May 1998
Latest News & Events
Coronavirus: Let’s keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border trade flowing
Statement on 25 March by UNCTAD Secretary-General, Dr Mukhisa Kituyi
Note: There is a series of related links to be found at the foot of this article*
‘As the world battles the coronavirus pandemic, the global maritime transport industry is playing a critical role in the response.
‘A call by the industry to all governments to keep maritime trade moving by allowing commercial ships continued access to ports worldwide and by facilitating the rapid changeover of ships’ crews should not go unheeded.
‘Around 80% of global trade is transported by commercial shipping, which moves the world’s food, energy and raw materials, as well as manufactured goods and components, according to UNCTAD statistics.
‘This includes vital medical supplies, which are sorely needed at this time, and items that are necessary for the preservation of many jobs in manufacturing – without which modern society cannot function.
Trinity House has been closely monitoring the developments of the impact of COVID-19 and has followed advice provided by HM Government.
With regard to its function as the General Lighthouse Authority (GLA) for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar, the Trinity House priority is to keep staff safe while delivering its statutory functions.
The three GLAs of the UK and Ireland* are deemed essential services vital for the safety of marine navigation and the continuous flow of food, fuel, medical and hygiene supplies, along with the many other commodities upon which the nation depends daily.
In accordance with Government advice a significant majority of Trinity House personnel are now working from home where possible, but some staff are required to attend their normal workplace because of the essential nature of their work.
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