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Port Expansion – The ChallengesThe 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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10th International Harbour Masters Congress30 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

Register during this time to avoid larger queues on the first day of Congress.

Day Two | Tuesday 31 May 2016


ALL DAY CONFERENCE

09:00 – 17:45

Including morning & afternoon tea breaks + Business Luncheon served in the exhibition area

SESSION 2: HOW PORTS OPERATE EXPANDED FACILITIES (JURISDICTION) AND THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

THIS BRINGS

SESSION 3: SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE

ALL DAY EXHIBITION

9:00 – 19:15

EXHIBITION NETWORKING DRINKS

17:45 – 19:15

Day One | Monday 30 May 2016


CONFERENCE

09:00 – 09:50 | Opening Welcome Keynotes

EXHIBITION

09:50 | Official Opening Ceremony

ALL DAY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

10:00 – 17:30


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 RichardsonPresident, IHMA



Congress Chairman’s Welcome Letter

Day Two | Tuesday 31 May 2016


ALL DAY CONFERENCE

09:00 – 17:45


SESSION 2: HOW PORTS OPERATE EXPANDED FACILITIES (JURISDICTION) AND THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

THIS BRINGS

SESSION 3: SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE

ALL DAY EXHIBITION

9:00 – 19:15


17:45 – 19:15

Day Three | Wednesday 1 June 2016


ALL DAY CONFERENCE

09:00 – 17:00


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


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 INFRASTRUCTURE10:50 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 Q&A session

12:25 Lunch and networking within the exhibition

FINANCING PORT EXPANSION AND HOW IT AFFECTS THE MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE OF THE PORT COMPANY13:35 Beauport 2020 expansion Project


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 Q&A session

14:35 Afternoon tea and networking within the exhibition

REGULATIONS PERMITTING15:05 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 Q&A 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 BRINGSChair: Kevin Gregory, VTS Manager, Port of London Authority, UK

PORT AMALGAMATION9:00 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 Q&A 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 Q&A session


THEME 3 – SOCIAL ACCEPTANCEChair: 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 Q&A session


ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES16:10 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 Q&A 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 INTERESTChair: Captain Paul O’Regan, Harbour Master, Port of Cork, IRE

TECHNICAL INPUT9:00 Working group summary


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 Q&A 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 PRACTICES12:20 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 Q&A session


THEME 5 – MARINE LABOURChair: Captain Kevin Richardson, President, IHMA & Rtd Chief Harbour Master,Port of Dover, UK

SCARCITY OF MARINE TRANSPORTATION LABOUR15:30 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


16:30 Q&A 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


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 partnerships

• Build prospective databases and create new business opportunities for your company

Connect to the Global Port & Marine Operations Community at LinkedIn

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

EXHIBITION BOOTHS

STAND NO COMPANY STAND NO COMPANY

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

Endorsing Partners:

Entry/ExitConference

Room

For further information on remaining and future sponsorship & exhibition opportunities, please contact:

Paul Towle on Tel: +61 (0) 2 9080 4422 or Email: [email protected]

The IHMA represents 42 nations across the globe.

Membership consists of harbour masters from ports large and small.

If your company is involved in marine operations or works closely with port operators and harbour authorities, then this specialised biennial event will provide an excellent marketing platform for you.

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2016 IHMA Exhibition Guide – Advertising

Maximise your exposure and feature your organisation in the IHMA Congress’ official 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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1133 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3 Canada Twin room @ CAD $199

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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.

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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

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30 May – 2 June 2016 | Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront

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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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