IHMA Announces New Regional Committee in Africa
The International Harbour Masters’ Association is proud to endorse the establishment of the African Harbour Masters’ Committee, the second such committee to be created under the Association’s Constitution which allows a region of IHMA to be formed in an area of the world, the boundary of which is defined by named countries. IHMA’s Executive Committee unanimously supported the proposal which was formally approved on 25 January, 2021.
The AHMC will bring together the African continent and collaborate in a spirit of co-operation to share ideas and provide guidance, support, and direction in the management of all aspects of maritime matters related to the Harbour Master’s function in ports.
AHMC President, Mohamed MAGHAZI said ‘I’m honored to chair the AHMC and look forward to serving AHMC’s membership and the specific ports matters in Africa. The African harbour masters have various expectations within the framework of the objectives assigned to the AHMC, but with our commitment and the support of the IHMA, I am confident that we will succeed in navigating the challenges ahead’.
A list of the members of the AHMC ExCo:
- President: Captain Mohamed Maghazi,
- Vice President in charge of Secretary: Representative for West Africa, Kabara Mansare
- Vice President: Representative for East Africa, Captain Federico Da Silva
- Vice President: Representative for East Africa, Captain William K Ruto
- Vice President: Representative for West Africa, Capt. James Quayson
- Vice President: Representative for West Africa, D.G Hosea
- Vice President: Representative for North Africa, Captain Cherigui Benyebka
- Vice President: Representative for South Africa, Captain Thulani Dubeko
- Vice President: Representative for Central Africa, Captain Kuoa-Ngoulhoud Alain
- Vice President: Representative for Central Africa, Captain Dunstan Kangwa
Of the initiative, Captain Yoss Leclerc, IHMA President said, ‘As the President of the International Harbour Masters’ Association, I am honored to be here at Tangier City Port to celebrate the establishment of the African Harbour Masters Committee. I am confident that the new organization will add valuable benefits to the vibrant African Maritime industry in matters of port safety, security and port’s sustainability. IHMA is committed to supporting the growth and success of the AHMC and wishes Capt Maghazi and the board members “fair winds and following seas” ‘.
About the International Harbour Masters’ Association
Founded in 1996, the International Harbour Masters’ Association is the professional body for those with responsibility for the safe, secure, efficient and environmentally sound conduct of marine operations in port waters. With members in more than 50 countries, the Association is open to all those who hold a managerial position in aspects of the control of marine operations within a port. IHMA has non-governmental, consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).
Source : IHMA
