Registrations now open
Join us in Newcastle, November 2026
Planning to join us in Newcastle this November? Now is the time to secure your place.
Join marine pilots, harbour masters, port representatives, tug operators, risk specialists and industry experts for two days examining escort towage from a systems perspective.
The conference will explore the safe and effective delivery of escort towage operations, bringing together the people who plan, manage and execute these operations.
The programme features a diverse range of speakers and practitioners from across the maritime industry, including risk engineers, marine pilots, harbour masters, tug masters and tug operators, with representatives from ports and towage companies from across Australia.
We will also hear international perspectives from leading practitioners and specialists from Denmark, the Netherlands and Canada, providing an opportunity to compare approaches, share operational experience and consider international best practice.
Through presentations, discussion, simulation and practical demonstrations, the programme will examine how the different elements of an escort towage operation interact – from risk assessment and pilot and port integration through to tug performance, towlines, winches and ship fittings.
Key details
- Dates: 4–5 November 2026
- Day 1 – Conference: Noah’s on the Beach, 29 Zaara Street, Newcastle East NSW 2300
- Day 2 – Hands-on workshop: Svitzer Newcastle Operations & Training Centre, Dyke Point, Bourke Street, Carrington NSW 2294
- Capacity: Day 1 – 130 delegates | Day 2 – 40 delegates
Registration
Registration is complimentary for:
- AMPI, NZMPA, ISPO and IMPA Marine Pilot Members
- IHMA Members
- Harbour Masters
Complimentary registrations are subject to a $200 non-attendance fee. All other delegates: $300. Tea, coffee and lunch are included for conference delegates.