Diploma in Harbour Masters

The international course for Harbour Masters developed in partnership with the IHMA and the UKHMA

A thorough programme exploring the roles and responsibilities of today's Harbour Masters

The Diploma in Harbour Masters provides the underpinning knowledge to enable the present and future harbour masters, and their staff, to meet the key role in managing the marine safety functions of a port or harbour. As the first professional development course for Harbour Masters (and their staff), this thorough 12-month programme aims to provide the knowledge needed for the role in support of “on-the-job” training.

Studied part-time and by distance learning, it is a popular course with Harbour Masters wishing to update and/or formalise their knowledge, and particularly their staff wishing to progress their career, plus potential Harbour Masters wishing to start their career.

The course is internationally recognised and delivered in conjunction with the International Harbour Masters’ Association. It has been recognised by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency and by the UK Harbour Masters Association, and it is supported by The International Association of Ports and Harbours and The Marine Society.

The International Diploma for Harbour Masters is suitable for:

• Early or mid-career ship and port agents wishing to develop their knowledge
• Experienced agents wishing to update their knowledge and prepare for fresh challenges
• General managers and operations managers at agency companies
• Seafarers wanting to move into a shore-based role with an agency
• Professionals wishing to develop a role in ship and port agency
• Shipping company personnel wishing to understand the work of the agent

Upon completion of the course, candidates who have passed the assessments will be awarded a Lloyd’s Maritime Academy Professional Development Diploma, supported by the International Harbour Masters' Association.

Diploma for Harbour Masters

Managing a secure and safe harbour or port today required detailed specialist knowledge. The Diploma for Harbour Masters is an essential professional development programme for anyone involved in port operations, management and marine safety.

Delivered via distance learning over a 12-month period, this comprehensive course provides the complete spectrum of knowledge required by port captains and harbour masters to manage ports in today's global economy. This Diploma has been recognised since 1999 as a leading qualification for port managers and has been used by governments, terminal operators and port companies as part of their internal training programmes.