Building safety, security and resilience in North Sea Port
Wim van Bogaert, Harbour Master in the Belgian section of North Sea Port, graduated from nautical school in 1998 in Antwerp. Following this, he went to sea, taking on a number of roles as an officer on chemical and gas carriers for a period of six years. It was, he says, a natural step to go from this to working in a terminal.
The Port of Riga to become a testbed for resilient maritime connectivity, as LVR Flote and HARDMODE sign MoU
LVR Flote, a provider of technical port services, and connectivity technology company HARDMODE have partnered to develop and test secure communications technologies for ports and the wider maritime sector as a crucial part of critical infrastructure. The goal is to deploy resilient and secure communication from routine operations to crisis situations.
Introducing Port-Safety's new eBook: Preventing Drownings Along Quay Walls-Global Best Practices for Ports, Cities & Marinas
Would Your Quay Wall Be Safe If Someone Fell Into the Water Tonight?
A rescue ladder is only useful if a person in the water can find it, reach it and climb to safety.
Yet along many waterfronts, critical rescue infrastructure can be difficult to see, difficult to reach, poorly maintained — or simply not designed as part of a complete self-rescue route.
Introducing IHMA Commercial Members Fathom Safety
IHMA is pleased to introduce new Commercial Members Fathom Safety
About Fathom Safety
Sailing a different course
Port of Halifax’s Parsons discusses his maritime heritage and route to becoming a Harbour Master.
Captain Adam Parsons, Director Marine Operations and Harbour Master at the Port of Halifax, grew up surrounded by the rich maritime heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador.
“I used to see the ferry come and go several times a day. My grandfather was a Captain on the ferries, transporting people and goods from Newfoundland to Nova Scotia. Because of that connection, I always wanted a career in the maritime industry.”
IHMA Expertise Contributes to UNCTAD TrainForTrade Programme in Mauritania
IHMA member, Captain Stéphane Grunenwald, Harbour Master, Port Atlantique La Rochelle, recently participated as a member of the examination panels for the UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme in Nouakchott, Mauritania, held from 14–17 July 2026.
IHMA Congress 2026 Award Winners
The International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA) is pleased to announce this year’s award winners, celebrated at the 15th IHMA Congress in Rotterdam in June.
The key theme of the 2026 event was Connecting Horizons – Building Future Resilient Ports Together.
Introducing IHMA Commercial Members Hefring Marine
Hefring Marine: The Marine Intelligence Company
The definitive Port Call Optimization (PCO) guide for ports and shipping is published.
Ports and shipping unite to standardise port call data, advancing safe, efficient and sustainable berth‑to‑berth navigation
An unprecedented collaboration between recognized IMO NGOs representing ports and shipping has produced an industry milestone: a framework and accompanying guide that will standardise core port call data, advancing safe berth‑to‑berth navigation.
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Wim van Bogaert reflects on his career in the maritime sector, his transition to the role of Harbour Master and the challenges of strengthening port safety, security and resilience.
