The Global Port and Marine Operations - The 15th International Harbour Masters Congress 2026 is the official Congress of the International Harbour Master Association (IHMA).
Topics
- Infrastructure
- Planning
- Port management
- Operations
- Climate/environment
- Community management
- Staff/Resourcing
- Navigation monitoring and control
- Port expansion
- Expansion of berths
- Expansion of cargo types and tonnage
- Dealing with increasing vessel size
- Dredging, bollard strength, new mooring technology and management
- Expansion of a port’s area
- What happens when things go wrong (such as place of refuge)
- Harbour Master experiences and best practices
Who should Attend
IHMA members plus key decision-makers from the international maritime industry responsible for global port and marine operations:
- Shipping (shipping lines, shipping agents, ship owners, ship operators, shipmasters, seafarers, cruise liners)
- Ports & Maritime
- Engineering/ Construction
- Government
- Technology/ Security Solutions
- Logistics/ Intermodal Terminals
- Consultants
- Finance/ Banking
- Insurance
- Legal
