IHMA is proud to provide the following resources for career development and vocational training to members and non-members alike:
- IHMA partnership with Lloyd's Maritime Academy providing discounts for existing IHMA members on selected LMA distance learning courses (inlcuding the Diploma for Harbour Masters) and non-members a complimentary 12-months associate membership with IHMA upon enrollment.
- European Harbour Masters' Commitee training videos 'The Chain' and 'The Missing Link'. The EHMC developed a series of videos which are excellent training resources and are availabe to the public free of charge on the IHMA website.
- Continuing Professional Development Tool: Members with access to the internal IHMA website have access to a personal CPD tool to track and plan their professional development.
- Job vacancies: IHMA members can post jobs vacancies at their port free of charge on the jobs page of the IHMA website.
Continue reading for more information on these benefits.
IHMA Partnership with Lloyd's Maritime Academy
The International Harbour Masters Association and Lloyd's Maritime Academy have joined forces to provide the world’s present and aspiring Harbour Masters and Port Captains the underpinning knowledge on legislation, risk management, navigational management, security, marine operations and management skills to enable them to meet the industry’s key challenges.
The partnership provides existing IHMA members with up to 15% discount on selected Lloyd's Maritime Academy distance learning courses while Lloyd's Maritime Academy students (non-members) will obtain a complimentary 12-months associate membership with IHMA when enrolling on selected courses.
How does it work?
- IHMA existing members:
Please email marketingdl@informa.com with your IHMA membership number to obtain the Discount Code and link for the selected course.
- IHMA non-members:
Please email veronica.araujo@informa.com or the IHMA Secretariat at secretary.ihma@harbourmaster.org with your course payment confirmation receipt and request to join the IHMA.
Eligible Courses
The partnership applies to the following courses:
Courses available with a 15% discount for IHMA members
- Diploma for Harbour Masters
Courses available with a 10% discount for IHMA members
- Diploma in Maritime Management and Leadership
- Diploma in Maritime Accident Investigation
- Diploma in Port Management
- Diploma in Maritime Safety Policies and Regulations
- MSc in Port & Terminal Management
- Certificate in Maritime Environmental Management.
- Certificate in Maritime Safety Management and the ISM Code
- Certificate in Marine Pollution Management
- Certificate in Maritime Transport Security
- Certificate in KPIs for Ports and Terminals
- Certificate in Port Development
- Certificate in Port Economics
- Certificate in Port Resilience and Recovery
- Certificate in Maritime Cyber Security
Click on the link below for more information and to apply for the courses.
European Harbour Masters' Committe Training Videos
The European Harbour Masters' Committee developed a series of videos that are excellent training resources. All have found their way to fleet managers, terminal operators, maritime institutes, ship owners, accident investigators, STCW training centres, P&I Clubs, port authorities and port companies.
To watch the videos visit the 'Webinars and Videos' section of the IHMA website.
CPD Explained
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) refers to the process of tracking and documenting the skills, knowledge and experience that you gain both formally and informally as you go about your work beyond any initial training.
Jobs
Available posts in the Harbours & Ports worldwide
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