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The Diploma for Harbour Masters part-time distance learning training course - delivered by IBC Academy and supported by the International Harbour Masters' Association

Professional Development Training Course for Harbour Masters and Marine Personnel - Programme Overview

The most detailed development programme available for all involved in port marine safety management

The globally recognised International Diploma for Harbour Masters distance learning course provides the marine safety and management knowledge required by harbour masters and port captains around the world, as well as their deputies and staff, as well as others with responsibility for the marine functions of a port or harbour. This harbour master professional development training programme addresses the work of the Harbour Master and is studied by part-time distance learning with study designed to fit around busy work schedules.  The course is also ideal for anyone with an interest in preparing themselves to enter this profession, particularly seafarers. For the full list of who would benefit from this course, click here.

Also available for dedicated in-company delivery by distance learning or instructor led workshops, including individual subject modules.

Harbour masters, and their wider team, are uniquely responsible for managing marine safety in the port. Nowadays, the management of shipping movements within confined waters, together with vessel safety and security, are complex and demanding tasks. This requires a comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, risk control techniques and navigational management.
Delivered in 11 detailed study modules, this Diploma provides that knowledge with content addressing:
  • Role and Functions of a Harbour Master
  • Managing Marine Operations
  • Managing Harbour Staff
  • Finance and Asset Management
  • Marine Environmental Management
  • Managing Pilotage Services
  • Managing Vessel Traffic Services
  • Port Security and the ISPS Code
  • Managing Emergencies
  • Strategy, Marketing and Media
  • Managing Leisure Use in the Port

This international Harbour Master course was developed in partnership with the International Harbour Masters' Association (IHMA) and the UK Harbour Masters' Association (UKHMA), and is recognised by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) as a professional foundation and development distance learning course for harbour masters and their personnel. The course addresses the UK National Occupational Standards for Harbour Masters as well as the Port Marine Safety Code. The course attracts representatives from ports and maritime administrations around the world.

The course has also been recognised by the University of Middlesex (London) and successful Diploma students qualify for advanced standing entry to a MBA (Harbour Masters)* which can also be completed by part-time distance learning study.

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MBA (Harbour Masters)*


Diploma top-up by part-time distance learning

The Diploma for Harbour Masters has been academically assessed to provide 60 credits of prior learning accreditation towards a unique MBA delivered in partnership between IBC Academy and Middlesex University.

For more information click here.

*Subject to validation

Course Tutors

Course Director

Course Tutors

Rear Admiral Bruce Richardson RN (retd), CB, FNI Former Chief Harbour Master PLA

Course contributors include:

Captain Mark Sansom
Chief Executive and Harbour Master, Falmouth Harbour Commissioners
Captain Mark Andrews
Corporate Affairs Director, Milford Haven Port Authority
Nicola Clay
Group Manager, Environment, HR Wallingford
Alèxe Finlay
Managing Director, Harbour Management Solutions
Peter Moth
Secretary, UK Harbour Masters' Association
Budha Majumdar
Ports and Terminals Consultant
Barry Goldman
Port of London Authority
Captain Cliff Brand
Consultant, Eagle Lyon Pope

For Tutor Biographies, click here.


International Association of Ports and Harbours, International Harbour Masters Association & UK Harbour Masters Association members are entitled to a 15% reduction on this course.

Ensure you quote your membership number on the application form.

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Praise for the Diploma

  • "I would encourage anyone with current or future harbour master responsibilities to take a closer look at the programme"
    Andrew Pitcher
    Manager of Marine Operations and Harbour MasterNanaimo Port Authority
  • "A well thought out training package that ties up your knowledge and experience, adds to it, then builds a firm foundation for all serving and future harbour masters"
    James Hannon
    Port ControlPortsmouth Port Authority
  • "I found the course very satisfying and the range of subjects were in depth and of a high calibre. I am very pleased with my final grade and thought the administration of the course having chosen the online route was excellent"
    Colin Tribe
    Security ManagerBrighton Marina Company Ltd
  • "I have found the course extremely beneficial and more importantly relevant in relation to the day to day management of Harbour Operations. The knowledge acquired will assist hugely with my current position and future career aspirations"
    Jacob Housley
    Port Hedland Port Authority
  • "This course is the best out there in the profession and the nearest the industry has to offer to a CoC. A fantastic commentary on the duties and standards of a Harbour Master"
    David Collins
    Deputy Harbour MasterABP Barrow

Companies whose personnel have already benefited from the Diploma for Harbour Masters course include:

  • Port Authority of Turks & Caicos Islands
  • A.A. Turki Group
  • Scarborough Borough Council
  • Babcock International Group
  • Bintulu Port Sdn
  • Northern Lighthouse Board
  • Poole Harbour Commissioners
  • Port of Cork Company
  • Ullapool
  • DP World
  • United Nations
  • SeaTruck Ferries
  • Highland Harbours
  • PT Krakatan Bandar Samudera
  • Environment Agency (UK)
  • Venice Pilot Authority
  • Port of London Authority
  • Rye Harbour Authority
  • Port of Galveston
  • Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
  • Royal Navy (UK)
  • Port Hedland Port Authority
  • Falmouth Harbour Commissioners
  • Eyemouth Harbour Trust
  • Ventspils Free Port Authority
  • Forth Ports
  • Curacao Ports Authority
  • Cowes Harbour Commissioners
  • Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
  • Stevin Rock LLC
  • Albany Port Authority
  • Peel Ports
  • Itajai Praticos
  • JadeWeserPort
  • Woolwich Free Ferry, London
  • Mersey Ports
  • Port of Portland
  • Caledonian Maritime Assets
  • McDermott Caspian Contractors
  • Grenada Ports Authority
  • National Ports Authority
  • River Hamble Harbour Authority
  • Milford Haven Port Authority
  • Port of Waterford
  • Porti Sea Port Corporation
  • General Organisation of Sea Ports, Bahrain
  • Royal Australian Navy
  • Petrotrin
  • Namibian Ports Authority
  • Fenland District Council
  • Maritime Administration of Taman Ports
  • Shoreham Port Authority
  • Port of Yuzhny
  • Associated British Ports
  • Serco Marine Services
  • Ports of Jersey
  • RasGas
  • Barbados Port Inc
  • Fremantle Ports
  • The Bristol Port Company
  • Esnaad - Adnoc Group
  • Looe Harbour Commissioners
  • Transport Malta
  • Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
  • Transnet National Ports Authority of South Africa
  • Port of Barcelona
  • Port of Oslo
  • Jersey Harbours
  • Abu Dhabi Ports Company
  • Port Autonone Internacional de Djibouti
  • Port of Los Angeles
  • Nakheel Dubai Waterfront
  • Nigerian Ports Authority
  • Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority
  • Berwick Harbour Commission
  • Government of Grenada
  • Municipal Port Authority Den Helder
  • Port of Sillamäe (SILPORT)
  • Esso Norge AS
  • Portsmouth Port Authority
  • Shannon Foynes Port Company
  • Belfast Harbour Commissioners
  • Royal Navy of Oman
  • Duchy of Cornwall
  • St Maarten Ports Authority
  • Ports de Les Illes Balears
  • Dampier Port Auhtority
  • Salcombe Harbour Authority
  • Londonderry Port
  • Namport
  • Port of Southampton
  • Royal Canadian Navy
  • Kefalonia Marine Academy
  • Portsmouth Commercial Port
  • Gloucester Harbour Trustees
  • Illichivsk Sea Commercial Port
  • Shetland Islands Council
  • Orkney Islands Council
  • ABP Hull
  • Bay Ship and Boat Company
  • Port of Salalah
  • Gibraltar Port Authority
  • Petroleum Company of Trinidad And Tobago
  • Flectcher Shipping Ltd
  • Isle of Man Government
  • Supreme Petroleum Council
  • Broome Port Authority
  • Port of Tyne Authority
  • Bristol Port Company
  • Environment Bay of Plenty
  • Chichester Harbour Master Conservancy
  • Ashdod Port
  • Reed Smith
  • North Sunderland Harbour Commissioners
  • St Margaret's Hope Pier Trustees
  • Ministry of Education (Trinidad and Tobago)
  • Lymington Harbour Authority
  • Mauritius Ports Authority
  • British Waterways
  • Esperance Port Authority
  • Consorcio de Gestion del Puerto de Bahia Blanca
  • APM Terminals
  • Rio Tinto Alcan
  • Atlantic LNG
  • Dubai Maritime City
  • Port of Melbourne Corporation
  • Ministry of Defence (UK)
  • Brighton Marina Company Ltd
  • Royal Fleet Auxiliary (UK)
  • Oman Terminal Towage Company
  • Gibraltar Pilots
  • Newhaven Port & Properties Ltd
  • Stena Line
  • Camara Argentina de Practicaje y Pilotaje
  • Dock Office Fleetwood