Global Port and Marine Operations 2010 - The 7th International IHMA Congress

The seventh biennial International Harbour Master Association Congress in Perth,Western Australia, one of the world's most remote cities saw a record number of seafaring expects, port executives and maritime authorities from across the world gather to discuss the issue of sustainability and future problems facing ports.

A record 250 delegates attended the week-long event. It is the first time the event has been held in the Asia Pacific region. Retired Fremantle harbour master Eric Atkinson was a major force in moving the event to Western Australia.

WA transport minister Simon OBrien officially opened the congress exhibition and again joined attendees at the end onboard the Leeuwin II for a tour of Fremantles Inner Harbour. 

Attendees were given the chance to enjoy local hospitality including fauna from Caversham Wildlife Park, a traditional corroboree performance and an Australian dinner at Frasers Restaurant complete with prawns and kangaroo on the BBQ.

View the photo gallery of the 2010 IHMA Congress

We would like to thank all the participants, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors.

See you at the 8th IHMA Congress in 2012!