Official programme
Welcome to the 6th Congress of the International Harbour Masters’ Association.
The 6th IHMA Congress takes place in the historic city of St Petersburg, Russia. St Petersburg provides the perfect backdrop for this biennial event which prides itself on being a highly professional forum. Harbour Masters from around the world will once again enjoy this opportunity to exchange best practices and discuss port policies in a unique environment.
Some of the themes to be covered include:
Safety, Innovation, Port Design, Planning, Environment, Technology, Infrastructure
Sunday 11th May
- 18:00–19:00Registration (at Corinthia Nevskij Palace Hotel)
Monday 12th May
- 08:00–10:00Registration
- 10:00–12:00Opening Ceremony (including Keynote Speakers)
- 12:00–13:30Lunch
- 13:30–15:00Presentations / Papers
- 15:00–15:30Coffee / Tea Break
- 15:30–17:00Presentations / Papers plus Discussion Period
- 19:00Welcome Reception
(hosted by St Petersburg Maritime Port Administration)
Tuesday 13th May
- 09:00–10:30Presentations / Papers
- 10:30–11:00Coffee / Tea Break
- 11:00–12:30Presentations / Papers plus Discussion Period
- 12:30–14:00Lunch
- 14:00–15:30Presentations / Papers
- 15:30–16:00Coffee / Tea Break
- 16:00–17:00Presentations / Papers plus Discussion Period
- Free Evening
Wednesday 14th May
- 09:00–10:30Presentations / Papers
- 10:30–11:00Coffee / Tea Break
- 11:00–12:30Presentations / Papers plus Discussion Period
- 12:30–14:00Lunch
- 14:00–15:30Presentations / Papers
- 15:30–16:00Coffee / Tea Break
- 16:00–17:00Presentations / Papers plus Discussion Period
- 20:00Congress Dinner
Thursday 15th May
(at Corinthia Nevskij Palace Hotel)
- 09:00–12:00OGM
- 12:00–13:00Lunch
- 13:00–15:00Themed Workshop
- Free Evening
Friday 16th May
- 09:00–12:00Technical Visits
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