Events Calendar

Welcome to the ICHCA Events Calendar, here you will find ICHCA meetings along with members and partners’ events.

Each of the meetings and activities below are opportunities to share learning, discover more about cargo safety and ICHCA itself, network with other professionals and engage with stakeholders on matters that affect our industry.  They provide opportunities for:

  • your personal continuing professional development
  • your input on ICHCA’s direction of travel
  • your voice to be heard internationally on safety in our industry

We have also listed IMO meetings; remember that ICHCA members can attend IMO meetings as observers.

For more information on any of the events and activities below or if you would like to see the IMO in action, please contact secretariat@ichca.com

Event: Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972)(LCP 46) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996)(LP 19) – 28 October-01 November

  Start Date: 28/10/2024 End Date: 01/11/2024 Owner : IMO The 1972 London Convention and its 1996 Protocol regulate dumping of wastes and other matter at sea. These consultative meetings of Contracting Parties to those treaties address all issues that come under their remit, including assessing waste for which dumping at sea may be permitted, radioactive wastes, marine geoengineering and carbon capture and storage. Location: Virtual or In Person - International Maritime Organisation, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR If members are interested in attending as an ICHCA Observer please contact secretariat@ichca.com

Event: Port Technology Summit North America 2024 (PTS) – November

  Join us in Virginia, USA, in November 2024, where we will have the honour of presenting the first-ever Port Technology Summit! This event will bring together our global community of C-Level industry professionals across ports, terminals and technology solution providers for three days of exclusive keynotes and insightful panel discussions on the key challenges and developments within the industry. A variety of networking opportunities, including an Opening Ceremony and Gala Dinners, will also be available, designed to enhance your event experience and connect you with the people who are vital to the development of your business and increasing industry [...]

Event: IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 109) – 02-06 December

  Start Date: 02/12/2024 End Date: 06/12/2024 Owner : IMO The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) deals with all matters related to maritime safety and maritime security which fall within the scope of IMO, covering both passenger ships and all kinds of cargo ships. This includes updating the SOLAS Convention and related codes, such as those covering dangerous goods, life-saving appliances and fire safety systems. The MSC also deals with human element issues, including amendments to the STCW Convention on training and certification of seafarers. The MSC has a wide range of issues on its current agenda, including goal-based standards, autonomous [...]