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.

IHMA is proud to introduce the refreshed Port Information Guide logo!
The Port Information Guide serves as a standardised template for ports to provide general information to SOLAS vessels. It is based on existing port information publications and aligns with International Hydrographic Organization standards wherever possible. This guide can be published on port websites and referenced to answer port-related enquiries.
To make it even more accessible, we've updated the logo and created versions in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.
These logos are free for members to use, just reach out to us at secretary.ihma@harbourmaster.org to get yours!
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.