Belfast Harbour Master Kevin Allen discusses the changing face of the maritime industry and developing the skills necessary for the port of the future.

When Belfast Harbour Master Kevin Allen first went onboard a ship at the age of sixteen his goal was less about going to sea, than getting away from land.

Running away from school

Global Saptial Technology Solutions (GSTS) is excited to announce it has been selected with Port of Montreal as one of three finalists for the #IAPH2024 Sustainability Awards in the Digitalization category. Our project nomination was selected from 71 submissions across the globe.

Spain-headquartered major international maritime service provider Boluda Towage has taken delivery of a versatile multi-purpose tug from Sanmar Shipyards – its fourth delivery from the Turkish tug builder in under a year.

Formerly part of Sanmar’s own fleet, where she was known as BOĞAÇAY LIII, the tug has been renamed VB SEEBULLE by her new owners and is the twin sister of VB TRAGEN, which was delivered to Boluda Towage last February.

Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, August 2024 – After more than ten years of work and four diplomatic conferences, The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) is proud to announce that, effective August 22, 2024, we will officially change our status from a non-governmental organization (NGO) to an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO).

The Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) in collaboration with IHMA, is pleased to provide an anonymised Safety Incident Report form

CHIRP is a charity that shares information on maritime incidents and accidents with the aim of providing lessons to improve safety to Industry.

Port of Bremen and Bremerhaven’s Stephan Berger explains why Harbour Master is the perfect job for him.

Harbour Master is the perfect job for him.

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.

During the IHMA 14th International Congress in Morocco, the African Harbour Masters Committee (AHMC) held elections for its Executive Committee.

The outcome of the elections are as follows:

AHMC Executive Committee 2024-2026 

18 June 2024

The International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA) is pleased to announce this year’s award winners, celebrated at the 14th IHMA Congress in May.

The key theme of the 2024 event was The Marine Adventure – Evolving and adapting to change in today’s ports. Tanger Med Port Authority hosted the congress at the Tanger Med Port Center.