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Port Expansion – The Challenges
The 10th International Harbour Masters’ Association Congress in Vancouver
represents not only the 10th Congress, but the 20th year since the inception
of the Association.
Taking place in the 4th largest port in North America, the 2016 IHMA
Congress will address the theme – ‘Port Expansion – The Challenges’. The
Congress programme appeals to harbour masters from ports across all
levels of the industry spectrum. Congress papers focus on the opportunities
and challenges facing the Harbour Master today and also address the
key issue of how harbour masters who are custodians of port safety and
the environment balance these responsibilities with the challenges of port
expansion and increasing vessel size.
Featuring a three day conference and exhibition along with an exciting
networking programme, make sure you plan ahead and join us in the city
named the “World’s Most Liveable” a remarkable eight times since the turn
of the century.
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The official event of:
10th International Harbour Masters Congress
30 May – 2 June 2016 | Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront

IHMA Congress 2016 Planner
IHMA President’s Welcome Letter
Pre-Congress Registration | Sunday 29 May 2016
Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront
17:00 – 19:00
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09:00 – 09:50 | Opening Welcome Keynotes
EXHIBITION
09:50 | Official Opening Ceremony
ALL DAY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
10:00 – 17:30
Including morning & afternoon tea breaks + Business Luncheon
served in the exhibition area
SESSION 1: PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE
CONGRESS WELCOME RECEPTION
Vancouver Rowing Club 18:30 – 20:30
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
As President of the IHMA, I’m delighted to be working alongside our hosts at Port Metro Vancouver to deliver our
10th biennial congress in this wonderful Canadian setting.
The 2016 Congress will focus on Port Expansion and the many challenges it brings for today’s port industry and
in particular the harbour master. It is therefore very appropriate that our congress will take place in one of the
fastest growing, most diverse and dynamic ports on the North American Pacific Rim. Port Metro Vancouver is
the largest port in Canada and the 4th largest in North America. The sheer volume and diversity of trades and
shipping in Vancouver is truly impressive with containers, break bulk, bulk, oil and gas plus one of the busiest
cruise terminals in the world. New facilities are required to accommodate the increasing volume of trade and
the challenges of port expansion are all too apparent in the wonderful setting of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Other Canadian ports are also grappling with the problems port expansion brings and I am sure that many of our
harbour masters around the globe are facing similar challenges.
The congress programme will outline local and international case studies on this central theme as well as delivering
more traditional updates in marine operations, security, environment and technology. The pressures on harbour
masters today have never been greater as their role also expands along with the port. The 2016 congress will
tackle many of these issues head on and members will benefit from hearing about challenges that can arise in port
expansion projects and how those challenges are being met, with the harbour master at the core of these solutions.The 2016 Papers’ Committee under the guidance of Capt. Yoss Leclerc, Port of Québec’s Harbour Master, has
developed a stimulating and thought provoking programme of papers that will address the main themes and
sub themes of this congress on our 20th anniversary. We hope to attract many delegates to this, the first IHMA
congress to take place in North America.
One of the most important and effective parts of Congress is the opportunity to meet up and network on a face
to face basis. The city of Vancouver provides a stunning setting to do so. The sheer volume of social activities
and sights available for partners and for delegates pre or post congress is truly amazing. The scenery alone is
worth the journey. Canada is a vast country and British Columbia is one of the jewels in its crown.I would also like to thank our industry supporters who play such an important role at our Congress.
Developments in the marine commercial world are always progressive and harbour masters need to keep
informed and up to date with these exciting new products and services if they are to deal effectively and
efficiently with day to day port operations. Exhibitors will be on hand to demonstrate many such developments
and the best industry speakers will inform us with their presentations throughout the programme.Once again, the team at Informa has worked closely with our port hosts to develop another fabulous event social
programme, including the official Congress Welcome Reception, Congress Dinner and Technical Site Tour. It’s
time to plan your involvement at the Congress. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in Vancouver
next year to experience all that this wonderful city and the Congress have to offer.
Capt. Kevin Richardson
President, IHMA

Congress Chairman’s Welcome Letter
day 31 May 2016
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Day Three | Wednesday 1 June 2016
ALL DAY CONFERENCE
09:00 – 17:00
Including morning & afternoon tea breaks + Business Luncheon
served in the exhibition area
SESSION 4: HARBOUR MASTER SPECIAL INTEREST
SESSION 5: MARINE LABOUR
IHMA OGM
ALL DAY EXHIBITION
09:00 – 17:00
OFFICIAL CONGRESS DINNER
18:30 – 23:00
Day Four | Thursday 2 June 2016
Port Metro Vancouver
TECHNICAL SITE TOUR
PORT METRO VANCOUVER
09:00 – 12:00
Enjoy a guided water-borne tour of the busiest and most diverse
port in Canada, Port Metro Vancouver.
Dear Colleagues and Guests,
Welcome to the 10th biennial Congress of the International Harbour Masters’ Association in
Vancouver, British Columbia. It is our distinct honour to be the first port city in North America to
host the IHMA Congress.
Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities. Bordered by snow-
capped mountains, lush forests, river valleys and the sea – the natural setting is beautiful. The
economy is grounded by diverse and strong sectors. And the surrounding community is vibrant
and growing.
Port Metro Vancouver, Canada’s largest and most diverse port and North America’s third largest
by tonnage, connects Canadians with over 160 global economies. Automobiles, breakbulk and
bulk cargo, containers and cruise passengers flow through 27 major marine terminals, three
national railroads, and a full range of supporting facilities and services.
The port is seeing unprecedented growth. Increasing trade in recent years has resulted in billions
of dollars invested from all levels of government and industry partners to increase efficiency and
capacity of port facilities. Container traffic alone is forecast to double over the next 10 to 15 years.
Added volumes and larger vessels will require us to maximize our navigation channel capacities.
And new infrastructure will be needed to meet demand for future generations of Canadians.
The theme of the Congress, “Port Expansion - The Challenges” is especially relevant to us here in
Vancouver. With increased economic growth and prosperity come environmental and social concerns
about the potential impacts of port expansion. Our role as the port authority is challenging, and
success requires a careful and constant balance of multiple priorities and interests.
For the Harbour Master’s department we must maintain supply chain performance, all while
terminals are expanding, new terminals are being developed, and vessel sizes are increasing. The
Congress is an opportunity to share best practice and consider how we, as harbour masters, can
contribute to success in the face of these challenges.
The IHMA Papers’ Committee has put together a comprehensive programme which offers
solutions and ideas to address the theme. In addition, Congress organizers have arranged a
variety of excursions that will offer delegates an opportunity to enjoy social and cultural events in
and around our beautiful port city.
On behalf of the conference organizers and the Papers’ Committee I would like to thank you for
your support and interest. We are honoured to be the first North American “port of call” for the
IHMA Congress.
I look forward to welcoming you to Vancouver.
Chris Wellstood
IHMA 2016 Congress Chairman and Harbour Master, Port Metro Vancouver

Sunday 29 May 2016
17:00 - 19:00 Pre Congress Registration
Monday 30 May 2016
8:00 Registration & morning refreshments
9:00 PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Captain Kevin Richardson, President, IHMA & Rtd Chief Harbour
Master, Port of Dover, UK
9:10 CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME
Chris Wellstood, Chairman, IHMA Congress 2016 & Director,
Marine Operations & Security, Harbour Master, Port Metro
Vancouver, CAN
9:20 KEYNOTE ADDRESS – CHARTING A COURSE TOWARD
LONG-TERM GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY
Peter Xotta, Vice President, Planning and Operations,
Port Metro Vancouver, CAN
9:50 Official exhibition opening and morning tea
10:30 Introduction of ExCo/Council
Captain Kevin Richardson, President, IHMA & Rtd Chief Harbour
10:40 Introduction of the Programme and Theme 1 Chair
Captain Yoss Leclerc, Chair of Papers’ Committee, IHMA
Congress 2016 & Harbour Master, Port of Québec, CAN
THEME 1 – PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE
10:50 KEYNOTE ADDRESS – FROM THE HIGH SEAS TO
YOUR HARBOUR
RAdm Roger Girouard, Assistant Commissioner, Western Region,
Canadian Coast Guard, CAN
ORGANIZATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN FACING EXPANSION PROJECT
11:20 Maasvlakte 2 at Port of Rotterdam; 2.000 ha reclaimed
from the sea for port use
• How does the harbour master cope with such an expansion
and which measures did he take?
• Infrastructure decisions for the new waterways, quay walls,
port design and transhipment facilities. The consequences of
the ground-breaking design for vessel safety
• Tools that were developed for better decision making of the
harbour master
• Consequences for the internal organisation of the
harbour master division
Rene de Vries, Harbour Master, Port of Rotterdam, NDL
11:45 Does “one size fit all” in Port and Terminal Expansions
Carsten Varming, Director Ports Marine Terminals Australia Asia,
Hatch, AUS
12:10 QA session
12:25 Lunch and networking within the exhibition
FINANCING PORT EXPANSION AND HOW IT AFFECTS THE
MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE OF THE PORT COMPANY
13:35 Beauport 2020 expansion Project
Captain Yoss Leclerc, Chair of Papers’ Committee, IHMA
Congress 2016 Harbour Master, Port of Québec, CAN
14:00 The effect of large port infrastructure development on
the business and management structure of the port
organisation
Captain Paul O’Regan, Harbour Master, Port of Cork, IRE
14:25 QA session
14:35 Afternoon tea and networking within the exhibition
REGULATIONS PERMITTING
15:05 Port Expansion – The Emissions Challenge
Senior Representative, Port of Prince Rupert, CAN
15:30 Creating opportunities for port growth: the dredging
challenge
Chris Wellstood, Chairman, IHMA Congress 2016 Director,
Marine Operations Security, Harbour Master, Port Metro
Vancouver, CAN
15:55 Port Expansion adjacent to sensitive sea areas
• Port of Gladstone is growing both in terms of tonnage, but
also expanding into a new cargo – LNG. Three major LNG
processing plants will turn a big coal port into an even bigger
energy export port.
• Expansion challenges are twofold: Infrastructural and
Operational
• Management of community and environmental expectations
especially due to proximity to Great Barrier Reef
Captain Gary Wilson, Marine Operations General Manager,
Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited, AUS
16:20 QA session
16:35 THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH: AVANTI is ready for use! How
can your port benefit?
• Plug your Port Information Guide into the new and easy to use
Avanti application
• Improve your nautical port information and save yourself time
when managing your information
• Built by the UK Hydrographic Office, find out how nautical port
information can reach all your customers
• The UKHO’s ‘Mariners Handbook’ and ‘Port Approach Guide’;
how do they fit with Avanti?
17:00 Collaborative Decision Making and the Port Common
Operating Picture
• CDM and Port COP: a Real World Demonstration
• The role of CDM and the Port COP in facilitating port
expansion
• Meeting port safety and environmental challenges through
CDM and Port COP
Peter Behrendt, Managing Director,
Saab Technologies, CAN
17:10 Integrated Control Centre Solutions for Canadian Coast
Guard and the World
• Maritime communications for the Canadian Coast Guard the
World
a) Human-machine interface
b) Technical/operational enhancements
• New Incident Crisis Management
Francis Beauchesne, Director, Projects Engineering,
Frequentis, AUT
17:20 Closing remarks
17:30 End of day 1
18:30 Official Congress Welcome Reception @ Vancouver
Rowing Club
Conference Programme - Day 1

Tuesday 31 May 2016
8:30 Morning coffee and tea
THEME 2 – HOW PORTS OPERATE EXPANDED FACILITIES AND THE
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES THIS BRINGS
Chair: Kevin Gregory, VTS Manager, Port of London Authority, UK
PORT AMALGAMATION
9:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Western Canadian Port Expansion –
The Challenges and Opportunities
• Building Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway to service a major
resource based economy
• Expanding trade in larger ships through collaborative
infrastructure solutions
• Development of social licence through sustainable growth
• The management of risk and negative perceptions
Captain Stephen Brown, President, Chamber of Shipping of
British Columbia, CAN
9:30 The amalgamation challenge – scale, distance, culture
and operations
• Amalgamation of ports over a large geographic area
• Challenges of system integration and standardisation
• Operational and cultural differences
• Scale and diversity of operations
Captain John Finch, General Manager Operations, Pilbara Ports
Authority, AUS
10:00 QA session
10:10 Morning tea and networking within the exhibition
NAVIGATION MONITORING AND CONTROL (VTS)
10:40 KEYNOTE ADDRESS - The expanding role of VTS
including the impact of e-Navigation
• Needs for surveillance, pressures on sea room, plus development of
e-navigation connectivity and techniques will drive change in VTS
• Competition for increased efficiency between ports and liner
services will demand better and harmonized VTS services
• This evolution will mean increased digital information exchange and
better services, leading to safer and more efficient vessel movements
Francis Zachariae, Secretary-General, IALA, FRA
11:05 Navigational aid technologies and innovations as recently
implemented for major port developments in the oil, gas
and mining industries in Australia
• Fairway Buoys – Technologies
• Navigation Channels – Structural Lighting Technologies
• Leading Beacons – Structures, Visibility, Daylights
• Bird deterrents – Use of Birdrollers for structures and solar systems
• Virtual and Synthetic Navaids – Implementation
Nick Bosco, Divisional Manager, Major Port Developments,
Australian Maritime Systems, AUS
11:30 Determination of Vessel Traffic Capacity in Central
London: A practical methodology
• Addressing the need to safely manage the growth in vessel traffic
on the Thames in Central London
• Development of an innovative tool for assessing the level of
service and level of safety of the port system
• Unlocking additional capacity through predictive modelling
Mark Towens, Harbour Master Upper, Port of London Authority, UK
Dr Ed Rogers, Director, Operations, Marico Marine, UK
Andrew Rawson, Senior Consultant, Marico Marine, UK
11:55 Overcoming the inability to predict – a PortCDM future
Mikael Lind, Research Manager, Viktoria Swedish ICT, SWE
12:20 QA session
THEME 3 – SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE
Chair: Captain John Finch, General Manager Operations, Pilbara Ports
PORT STEWARDSHIP
13:45 Grow this port – and make it an awesome place to live!
Captain Gary Paulson, Harbour Master, Port of Prince Rupert, CAN
14:10 Governance, Reality, Perceptions and Social Licence: The
forces affecting port expansion
• The range of effects of port expansion.
• Identifying the players: responsible for investment and operations;
other interested parties.
• Decision frameworks and living with social licence.
Professor Trevor D Heaver, Sauder School of Business, University
of British Columbia, CAN
14:35 smartPORT Hamburg, steering towards efficiency
• The Port of Hamburg prepared a bold vision based on worldwide
megatrends such as digitalization
• For a future - proof port intelligent infrastructure is essential
• Successfully realized solutions and prototypes such as interactive
sounding tables are in use
Captain Jörg Pollmann, Harbour Master, Port of Hamburg, GER
15:00 Attempting to solve the maritime security conundrum as
ports expand and traffic grows
• Context - The maritime security conundrum? A personal reflection
• How Ports might begin to solve the conundrum
• Case Studies: the London Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee
River Pageant
Commander David Phillips MVO, Chief Harbour Master,
Port of London Authority, UK
15:25 QA session
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES
16:10 Climate Change Considerations for Port Infrastructure
• Understanding climate change.
• Climate change adaptation, building capacity for future change,
through raising awareness, data collection, monitoring and research.
• Why climate change assessments should be prepared when
planning port expansions.
Jennifer Ogrodnick, Engineer, Baird Associates, CAN
16:35 Responding to climate change and environmental
requirements through technology and green port
development initiatives: Port of Ngqura Case Study, Port
Elizabeth, South Africa
• Environmental impact on construction and operationalization of the Port
• Technological intervention and improvements of the port productivity
• Harmonious relationship between nature and operations
Captain Thulani Dubeko, Harbour Master, Transnet National Ports
Authority, Port of Ngqura, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth, RSA
17:00 QA session
17:10 Portable Pilot Units: Alleviating the challenges of
manoeuvring large ships in confined waters
• Advances in PPU technology
• Innovative uses of PPUs to enhance port safety and efficiency
• Protecting port infrastructure with PPUs
Peter Selwyn, Chief Executive, Navicom Dynamics, NZ
17:20 Optimising Channel Capacity with Cooperative Passage
Plan Exchange
• e-Navigation technologies to improve cooperation by exchanging
passage plans
• Migration path from VTS systems to fully integrated e-Navigation solutions
• HMI concepts to manage complex traffic situations to optimise
Channel Capacity
Stephen Furness, Senior Business Development and Services
Manager, Signalis, GER
17:30 Closing remarks
17:45 Exhibition Networking Drinks
18:45 Exhibitor and ExCo Drinks – Feedback Session
Authority, AUS

Wednesday 1 June 2016
8:30 Morning coffee and tea
THEME 4 - HARBOUR MASTER SPECIAL INTEREST
Chair: Captain Paul O’Regan, Harbour Master, Port of Cork, IRE
TECHNICAL INPUT
9:00 Working group summary
Captain Yoss Leclerc, Chair of Papers’ Committee, IHMA Congress
2016 Harbour Master, Port of Québec, CAN
9:10 KEYNOTE ADDRESS – Megaships, advanced Pilot
technology and the prospects for e-Navigation
Captain Simon Pelletier, President, IMPA
9:40 Use of Dynamic Under-Keel Clearance (DUKC®)
technology on the St Lawrence River
• The use of e-Nav solutions to help manage shipping on the St
Lawrence River, a mixed tidal/fluvial system that is both draft, and
air-draft, restricted.
• The integration of real-time data sources and complex hydro-
dynamic modelling, from multiple stakeholder groups, to provide
a consistent and scientific method of determining sailing drafts
and times.
• The implementation of a web system to disseminate planning
advice, and real-time monitoring information, to stakeholder
groups involved in deep draft commercial shipping on the river.
• The commercial and safety benefits achieved by removing
unknowns related to under-keel clearance.
Laurence Benn, Senior Engineer, OMC International, AUS
Daniel Dagenais, Vice President Operations,
Montreal Port Authority, CAN
10:05 Autonomous ships
Captain Zakirul Bhuiyan, Senior Lecturer, Warsash Maritime
Academy, Southampton Solent University, UK
10:30 Cooperative Human-Machine Systems Advancing
e-Navigation
• Human Factors review from D3CoS and SESAME Straits
research projects
• Conclusions for VTS and other services within a Maritime
Service Portfolio
• Future Decision Support Tools.
Steve Guest, Business Development Director,
Kongsberg Norcontrol IT, UK
10:55 QA session
11.05 Morning tea and networking within the exhibition
11:20 IHMA OGM hosted in the conference room
Make sure to RSVP during registration to reserve your spot
SHARING BEST PRACTICES
12:20 Mega-ships, do the benefits outweigh the costs to the
transport chain?
• Results, recommendations and follow-up from the OECD/ITF
Mega-Ship project
• The wide-ranging impacts on infrastructure adaptations,
equipment and peaks in container traffic in ports
• Rising supply chain risks related to bigger container ships; costs
of potential salvage in case of accidents
• Are further increases of container ship sizes desirable? Towards
more balanced decisions on accommodating mega-ships
Olaf Merk, Administrator, Ports and Shipping,
Organisation for Economic Co-Operations and Development/
International Transport Forum (OECD/ITF)
12:45 Adaptive Tug Deployment
• Towage services and tugboats are an integral part of the Harbour
Master’s toolset to manage (navigational) risks in their area of
responsibility
• The need for sustained control ability at medium and high speeds
(4-8 kts) to meet the port safety standards and the need for swift
and smooth operations at the same time require ordinary harbour
tugs to operate beyond their design parameters
• Rotortugs are a solution to the challenges capable to deploy
at any position, in multiple modes projecting the best possible
sustained control ability to assisted vessels at all speeds
Marinus Jansen, Naval Architect, Rotortug B.V., NLD
14:10 Managing ship interaction and mooring risk in an
expanding port – Port Hedland case study
David Taylor, Director, Baird, AU
Wim van der Molen, Coastal Engineer, Baird Associates, CAN
14:35 Knowing the correct bollard safe working loads, distances
and positions
• New insights from the IACS review of on board mooring
equipment, based on EHMC call for action
• Results of this review on shore mooring equipment
• New mooring equipment guidelines for civil engineers
• Harbour masters’ experience with swell and meteo tsunami
• Experience with Shore Tension as mitigating measure
Ben van Scherpenzeel, Project Leader,
European Harbour Masters’ Committee (EHMC), NLD
Captain Allan Gray, Harbour Master, Fremantle Ports,
Vice-President, IHMA, AUS
15:00 QA session
THEME 5 – MARINE LABOUR
Chair: Captain Kevin Richardson, President, IHMA Rtd Chief Harbour Master,
Port of Dover, UK
SCARCITY OF MARINE TRANSPORTATION LABOUR
15:30 Supporting Port Development – How does a marine
college stay relevant?
• This paper will seek to address how, through an innovative
approach, a modern maritime academy ensures its currency with
industry, and by so doing, makes an active contribution to the
development of the port sector.
• Examines the use of Joint Ventures as vehicles to add capacity
and capability to a modern maritime college’s port sector offering.
• Highlight the high-end courses and services provided through
these partnerships, such as Port development work using its
bridge simulators or LNG Carrier Operations at the Terminal
through to short basic safety courses for operatives on the jetty.
Conor Mowlds, Head of National Maritime College of Ireland, IRE
15:55 Port Expansion – The Challenges: Mitigating Risk Pilot
Training System
Peter Dwyer, Harbour Master, Port of Newcastle NSW, AUS
Professor Barrie Lewarn, Australian Maritime College,
University of Tasmania, AUS
16:20 Continuous Professional Development
Captain Kevin Richardson, President, IHMA Rtd Chief Harbour
16:30 QA session
16.40 Final review of congress 2016 and Introduction Congress 2018
17.00 End of day 3
18.30 – 23.00 Official IHMA 2016 Congress Dinner

Networking Social Activities
Please note: Registration to the Congress includes all of the featured networking and social activities. Reservations are essential. Additional tickets for guests, partners
and corporate tables of 10 are available for the Official Congress Dinner, but please book early to avoid disappointment.
The 10th IHMA Congress provides delegates, speakers, guests, sponsors and exhibitors with a range of social events. These occasions
are excellent networking opportunities, providing time to relax with your peers and fellow professionals in a convivial setting.
OFFICIAL WELCOME RECEPTION
The Official Congress Welcome Reception will be held at Vancouver Rowing Club on the evening
of Monday May 30th. 150 years old with breathtaking views of the marina and city skyline the
VRC is one of Vancouver’s most magnificent properties. Drinks and canapés will be served.
When Monday 30th May 2016
18:30 – 20:30
Where Harbour Room and Trophy Lounge, Vancouver Rowing Club
Dress Business
EXHIBITION NETWORKING DRINKS
Join fellow delegates, speakers, exhibitors, and distinguished guests at the Official Exhibition
Networking Drinks at the end of Day Two. Beverages and canapés will be served from 17:45 to
19:15 allowing you to network with colleagues and associates in an informal atmosphere.
When Tuesday 31st May 2016
17:45 – 19:15
Where Exhibition Hall, Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront
Dress Smart Casual
OFFICIAL CONGRESS DINNER
The Official Congress Dinner is one of the social highlights of the week and a perfect ending
to 3 full days of networking, information sharing, deal-making and strategic planning. Held at
Terminal City Club just a short stroll from the Congress Hotel, delegates, speakers, guests and
partners are invited to relax and enjoy a 3 course meal in the elegant ballroom followed by some
entertainment to complete the evening.
When Wednesday 1st June 2016
18:30 – 23:00
Where Terminal City Club
Dress Cocktail
TECHNICAL SITE TOUR
Before we embark on a tour of the current port facilities, Duncan Wilson, Port Metro Vancouver’s
Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, will provide an insight into how the port is
charting a course towards social acceptance and sharing its mission for a sustainable future.
Following this we will enjoy a guided water-borne tour of Port Metro Vancouver, the busiest and
most diverse port in Canada.
Leaving from Coal Harbour Dock and travelling east along the spectacular Vancouver cityscape
through to Burrard Inlet, this unique tour will let you experience the day to day operations of the
Port in its beautiful natural environment.
Upon return to the dock the afternoon is free for you to explore the nearby sights.
When Thursday 2nd June
9:00 – 12:00
Where Vancouver Port
Dress Smart Casual

Sponsorship
Sponsorship of the 10th IHMA Congress in
Vancouver offers your company the following
benefits:
• Maximum exposure at a well-respected and
successful industry forum devoted to the
development and management of modern port and
marine operations across the globe.
• The opportunity to deliver a clear message and
demonstrate your company’s commitment to
addressing technical and operational challenges or
opportunities experienced by Harbour Masters and
the ports and harbours sector.
• High visibility during the extensive lead-up
marketing campaign for the 2016 IHMA Congress,
including the event brochure and exhibitor guide,
website, email campaigns and other marketing
materials
• Reach important targeted commercial prospects
face to face in a social, relaxed environment. This
is the ideal environment to build strong business
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Connect to the Global Port Marine Operations
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The Global Port Marine Operations LinkedIn Community provides
a forum for over 4000 marine professionals to come together to
discuss policy, legislation, investment, the latest developments in
technology and to look at specific projects in detail.
First established for the 7th IHMA Congress in Perth in 2010,
this group brings together IHMA members and other key
decision makers from across the entire international maritime
and port operations industry.
Network and consult colleagues in your region and around the
world about technical and professional matters to learn about
their experiences, challenges and solutions.
To connect visit: www.globalportoperations.com/linkedin
Hear why attendees enjoyed the 2014 IHMA
Congress:
“Good presentations, great networking”
Divisional Harbour Master, Port of Rotterdam
“The networking opportunities and discussion of
best practice is unsurpassed in the industry”
Harbour Master, Port of Portland
“I made many contacts with other harbour
masters I’ve never met before”
Harbour Master, Port of Dunkerque
The 2014 Congress attracted senior marine
executives from across the globe. Over 32 countries
were represented including:
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Denmark
Estonia
France
Germany
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Latvia
Lithuania
Malaysia
Namibia
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Poland
Russian Fed.
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Tanzania
Turkey
United Kingdom
Utd. Arab Emir.
45% Ports
20% Port Operations Supplier
5% Government
8% Port Infrastructure Development
5% Educational Institutions
5% Industry Associations
4% Freight Forwarding Logistics
5% Shipping
3% Legal/Finance
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EXHIBITION BOOTHS
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11 Cavotec 32 Phaeros
13 Fendercare Marine 16 QPS
5 Frequentis 3 Rotortug
43 Kongsberg Norcontrol 16,17,18,19 Saab
12 Marico Marine 10 Sealite
35 Marimatech 7, 8 ShoreTension
6 Navicom Dynamics 30, 31 SIGNALIS
9 OceanWise 1 Terma A/S
4 OMC International 2 Tideland Signal
AVAILABLE SPONSHORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES:
Congress Dinner
Welcome Reception
Exhibition Networking Drinks
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Lanyard
Exhibition Guide
Site Tour
Speaker Gift
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The IHMA represents 42 nations
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Membership consists of harbour
masters from ports large and small.
If your company is involved in marine
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then this specialised biennial event
will provide an excellent marketing
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exhibitor directory, which will also include the final congress agenda, exhibition floor
plan and information on social functions

Venue and Accommodation
The 10th IHMA Congress will be held at the Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront.
In the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Pinnacle Hotel (formerly known as the Renaissance) has something to offer everyone.
Overlooking the 4th largest port in North America and enjoying breathtaking views of the North Shore Mountains, the hotel is just a short
stroll to all the attractions including the famous Stanley Park Seawall, Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada Place Cruise Ship terminal
and the world-class shopping and dining of Robson Street.
With 442 newly renovated and city and harbour view guest rooms and hotel suites, the Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront is a home
away from home.
We strongly recommend that you book your accommodation as early as possible to ensure that you are not disappointed. Demand is
likely to be high for hotel rooms during the IHMA Congress.
We have sourced special rates for IHMA Congress attendees at the conference hotel and another hotel nearby.
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Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver
Harbourfront - Conference
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1133 W Hastings St,
Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3 Canada
Twin room @ CAD $199
Coast Coal Harbour Hotel
(1 min walking - 110m)
1180 W Hastings St,
Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5 Canada
Twin room @ CAD $235
Please see the Congress website:
www.globalportoperations.
com/accommodation to make
your booking. Please note that
the above are only indicative
prices.
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About Vancouver
Vancouver has a truly spectacular natural location but don’t let the
picture perfect backdrop of sky scraping mountains, lush forest and
sparkling ocean distract you too much. Vancouver is a cosmopolitan
city with plenty to do both indoors and outdoors. Year after year
Vancouver ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and it is
easy to see why.
As the city is nestled between mountains and the ocean and boasts
an active outdoors loving population, there are many activities on
offer. It is also on the door step of Whistler, Seattle and Vancouver
Island so there is no chance of getting bored.
Each day you will find somewhere new to explore and dine. Yale town
- for food and the lively night life. Gastown (Vancouver’s birth place)
- for pub grub, art galleries and to see the performing Steam Clock.
Granville Island - for markets, arts and shopping. The list is endless.
Taxi trips from the airport take about 25 minutes and vary in price
averaging about $40-$50. The SkyTrain is a reliable and cheaper
option, costing just a few dollars per person and running every few
minutes from the airport into the city. The nearest station to the
Congress hotel is Waterfront Station an easy 5-7 minute walk away.
Vancouver truly has something for everyone and we have no doubt
IHMA Congress attendees will enjoy every minute in this incredible city.
Be sure to check out the conference website for information on Visas
and Transport options.
PARTNERS’ PROGRAMME
The IHMA Partners’ Programme will take you on a journey
that highlights the local landmarks and famous Granville Island
precinct, explores the picturesque Whistler Village and allows you
time to soak in the atmosphere at some of the local wineries. The
programme includes the evening social activities of the Congress.
Book your place now at
www.globalportoperations.com/partnersprogram

Use your QR Reader App on your
smartphone and scan this code to
take you directly to the website
For full terms and conditions, please visit:
Global Port Marine Operations
If undeliverable return to: PO BOX Q1439, SYDNEY NSW 1230
3 Easy Ways to Register
WEB
Telephone
+61 (0)2 9080 4025 – Quoting P16M02
Email
conferences@informa.com.au – Quoting P16M02
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Pricing Details (The prices quoted are exclusive of any applicable taxes like GST/ HST)
Register Early Save Early Bird Rate
Book pay on or before 18/12/15
Standard Rate
Book pay from 19/12/15 - 17/05/16
Late Rate
Book pay from 18/05/16
Conference Package PRICE SAVE PRICE SAVE PRICE
Delegate fee $2,195 CAD $600 $2,495 CAD $300 $2,795 CAD
IHMA Full/Associate Member fee $1,795 CAD $600 $2,095 CAD $300 $2,395 CAD
Senior/Honorary IHMA Member, Congress Speaker
or Delegate from academia
$1,095 CAD $1,095 CAD $1,095 CAD
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS CONGRESS DINNER SINGLE SEATS CONGRESS DINNER TABLE OF TEN
Official Congress Dinner only $170 CAD $1,530 CAD
Partners’programme $600 CAD

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