138th UKMPA Conference & AGM 18th - 20th November 2026 - Bristol
The UKMPA is excited to announce the themes of our 138th Conference focusing on “Navigating Change” and “Building Best Practice”.
This event is designed for:
- Maritime Pilots
- Tug Masters
- Harbour Masters
- Port Marine Leaders
- Vessel Operators
- Marine Safety & Training Professionals
View the event flyer here.
SEAWORK: THE EUROPEAN COMMERCIAL MARINE & WORKBOAT EXHIBITION
Over 20 years on, Seawork is still the key meeting place for the commercial marine industry and marine civils sector, where businesses connect with their customers to discuss the latest innovations and solutions within their respective industries.
The Second African Harbour Masters' Committee Seminar
The African Harbour Master committee (AHMC), an African chapter of the International Harbour Master Association (IHMA), will be hosting it’s second seminar for African Harbour Masters. The seminar will be hosted by Transnet National Ports Authority in Cape Town, South Africa from 2 – 4 April 2025 in partnership with the Port Management Association of
Eastern & Southern Africa (PMAESA).
Registration open for the 15th International Harbour Masters Congress from 9 to 12 June 2026, Rotterdam
The International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority are pleased to announce the 15th International Harbour Masters Association Congress, to be held from 09–12 June 2026 at Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam.
The theme of the IHMA Congress 2026 is Connecting Horizons – Building Future Resilient Ports Together, reflecting a shared commitment to collaboration, innovation, and sustainability across the global maritime sector.
CHARTING WATER
Brought to you by OceanWise and Brewzone Africa - Join the first Charting Water Workshop entitled “Harnessing Environmental Data for Hydrography" which is running on the 15th - 16th April 2024 at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Lagos, Nigeria.
International Harbour Masters' Association - 14th Biennial International Congress
Join us on a marine adventure in Morocco. The 14th International Harbour Master Congress will take place at Tanger Med Port Centre from 21-24 May 2024. This year’s theme is The Marine Adventure – Evolving and Adapting to Change in Today’s Ports. You are welcome to come along for three days of presentations, deliberations and discussions covering every step of the port call process. On the fourth day, you can enjoy a guided tour of the Port of Tranger Med.
European Harbour Masters' Committee Seminar 4-5 May 2023 - Algeciras, Spain
11th Biennial European Harbour Masters' Committee (EHMC) Seminar
Mooring Safety Webinar
Hosted by IHMA sister organisation, The NauticaI Institute, this webinar will demonstrate and discuss essential safety messages for mooring safety addressing new equipment and modern vessels.
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