Harbour Master
Harbour Masters
Worldwide there are approximately 3,000 merchant ports and the work of the Harbour Master can vary widely from country to country and from port to port even within the same country.

A look back on an excellent Congress. We’re pleased to announce that the e-brochure from the 14th IHMA Congress is now available. The e-brochure offers a chance to relive an enjoyable and informative four days at the Port of Tanger Med, Morocco this May. Like the event itself, it offers advice, opinion and information based on the 2024 Congress theme – The Marine Adventure: Evolving and Adapting to Change in Today’s Ports.
The International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), through its TrainForTrade Programme have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to formalise their collaboration in advancing capacity building and knowledge sharing for port communities worldwide.
In 2019, Belfast Harbour Marina — located next to the Titanic Museum — initiated a project to enhance waterfront safety. After careful evaluation of the challenges faced by harbour environments, including corrosion of traditional metal ladders and limited visibility for rescue operations, the marina chose to install Port-Safety’s LifeLadder® solution.