Cargo Handling Industry comes together to demonstrate vital safety innovations

Richard Steele (ICHCA International), David Robinson MBE, Jan Andreassen (G2 Ocean),Thomas Keenan (Cross Currents 88), Mike Yarwood (TT Club)

 

The presentation of the TT Innovation in Safety Award earlier in the year gave industry professionals from across the full spectrum of the cargo handling sector an opportunity to add their voices to the call for continuous safety improvements, and to sharing experiences of innovative advancements in the cause.

Not only were the successful innovators of the award’s short-listed entries on hand to present but representatives from several of the twenty-eight companies that entered were present. A lively discussion forum accompanied the presentation ceremony.
As one of the speakers Maurizio Pilu, Managing Director of the Safetytech Accelerator pointed out, the chief aim of those seeking to advance safety must be to bring the technical solution providers together with maritime and supply chain interests. This forum and accompanying seminar provided a perfect occasion for a mutual understanding by these two groups of the challenges faced.
CEO of ICHCA, and organiser of the Award, Richard Steele set the scene, “The advantages of improved safety are self-evident from the standpoint of the workforce but it’s important to remember that a well-run safety-conscious organisation is an efficient and sustainable organisation. Running an organisation successfully and doing safety well require the same visible felt leadership skills. They are part of the same whole,” he said: “The coming together of a wider audience of like-minded professionals, the sharing of experiences, regarding both risks and successful problem solving, is crucial. At forums such as this you may discover your next leap forward in safety.”

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