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Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – February 2025

The latest edition of the Current Awareness Bulletin is attached. The Bulletin provides a monthly digest of news and publications focusing on subjects and themes related to the work of IMO with each edition presenting headlines from the previous month. Links to complete articles or abstracts on publishers' sites are included, although access may require payment or subscription. The Bulletin itself is free to download and to redistribute. CLICK HERE FOR THE CURRENT AWARENESS BULLETIN - February 2025 This edition along with the back catalogue is available at:https://www.imo.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Pages/CurrentAwarenessBulletin-Default.aspx The Current Awareness Bulletin is compiled by the IMO Maritime Knowledge Centre but is not an official IMO publication. Inclusion does not imply any endorsement by IMO.

Member Event: Container Terminal Automation Conference Europe (CTAC) 1-2 April 2025

Join the industry at Europe’s Terminal Technology Hub, the Container Terminal Automation Conference Europe 2025 (CTAC), returning to Las Arenas Balneario Resort in Valencia, Spain from 1 – 2 April 2025. As the leading event in terminal technology, CTAC Europe is at the forefront of driving efficiency, sustainability and profitability for organisations in the field. Following multiple successful editions this conference delivers engaging insights from experts on key themes such as automation, equipment innovation, and operational optimisation. Gain valuable perspectives on case studies, technology discoveries and elevated business processes and practices with speakers from Siemens, Panasonic Toughbook, INFORM, Kalmar, TIC 4.0, Ericsson, Portwise and more. Beyond the conference sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with over 250 fellow professionals through dedicated networking events including: Welcome Drinks – Monday 31 March at 7:30pm in Las Arenas Gardens Daily Networking breaks throughout the two days Evening Networking [...]

ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin – Three falls from ladders (also available in Portuguese)

The latest edition of G2 Ocean's Safety Bulletin can be found on the link below: CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN ENGLISH CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN PORTUGESE Message from G2 Ocean: "We in G2 Ocean work with stevedores all over the world. By sharing lessons learned on safety between companies and ports, we believe we can reduce the number of incidents and personal injuries in our industry. It is part of G2 Ocean’s desired safety culture to always seek and share insights on safety. We thank all stevedore companies who have signed up for our monthly Safety Bulletin! All our vessels receive a copy. The crew work closely together with the stevedores in port, and the topics are relevant also for them. The bulletin is also sent to the G2 Ocean Port Captains. They are exposed to the same hazards as stevedores and [...]

Latest “TT Talk” Articles Available – March 2025

The TT Club regularly provides informative, timely material on critical health, safety, security and environmental matters designed to help industry continually improve its performance. We are delighted to share the latest from TT Club in the TT Talk series. New TT Talk articles available below: TT Talk - Automation is now an option for all ports Discover how port automation is transforming the maritime industry with innovative technologies, enhanced efficiency, and improved sustainability. Learn about the benefits, opportunities and challenges of automating port operations. TT Talk - Why are smart containers are the future Explore how smart containers are transforming the transport and logistics industry with real-time monitoring, enhanced security, and improved sustainability. Learn about the benefits, technologies and future growth of smart containers. TT Club highlights dangers of fire to mobile port equipment Analysis of the international freight and cargo handling insurer’s claims history reveals [...]

ICHCA Insights – March 2025

Latest edition of "ICHCA Insights" available For the latest edition of our monthly newsletter “ICHCA Insights” please Click here For previous newsletters click here: https://ichca.com/newsletters

Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – January 2025

The latest edition of the Current Awareness Bulletin is attached. The Bulletin provides a monthly digest of news and publications focusing on subjects and themes related to the work of IMO with each edition presenting headlines from the previous month. Links to complete articles or abstracts on publishers' sites are included, although access may require payment or subscription. The Bulletin itself is free to download and to redistribute. CLICK HERE FOR THE CURRENT AWARENESS BULLETIN - January 2025 This edition along with the back catalogue is available at:https://www.imo.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Pages/CurrentAwarenessBulletin-Default.aspx The Current Awareness Bulletin is compiled by the IMO Maritime Knowledge Centre but is not an official IMO publication. Inclusion does not imply any endorsement by IMO.

Member Benefit: Complimentary Delegate Places at Transport Middle East – 15 – 17 April 2025 – Jordan

We are delighted to announce the latest member benefit in partnership with Transport Events:Transport Middle East 2025. We have secured an exclusive opportunity for five complimentary ICHCA Member delegate places, each valued at €1,995, for this prestigious event. If you would like to attend, please email secretariat@ichca.com to secure your spot. We need your confirmation by 25 February 2025, subject to availability, so don’t miss out! Prepare for the 21st Transport Middle East Exhibition and Conference - the largest and most established annual event in the Middle East's Ports and Logistics calendar. Hosted by Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) in collaboration with Strategic Partners: Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) and Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), this event will take place from Tuesday 15 April to Thursday 17 April 2025 at the prestigious five star Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort, Jordan. There will be a comprehensive tour to the port for [...]

TT Club Innovation in Safety Award – Digest

Following on from the success of the award ceremony last week, we wanted to let you know the complete digest with the winners, highly commended and all entrants innovations is now available for you to view: CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DIGEST If you are interested in previous years entries/innovations, they can be found here: https://ichca.com/tt-club-innovation-in-safety-awards. If you have any questions, please email secretariat@ichca.com

Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – December 2024

The latest edition of the Current Awareness Bulletin is attached. The Bulletin provides a monthly digest of news and publications focusing on subjects and themes related to the work of IMO with each edition presenting headlines from the previous month. Links to complete articles or abstracts on publishers' sites are included, although access may require payment or subscription. The Bulletin itself is free to download and to redistribute. CLICK HERE FOR THE CURRENT AWARENESS BULLETIN - December 2024 This edition along with the back catalogue is available at:https://www.imo.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Pages/CurrentAwarenessBulletin-Default.aspx The Current Awareness Bulletin is compiled by the IMO Maritime Knowledge Centre but is not an official IMO publication. Inclusion does not imply any endorsement by IMO. https://ichca.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CAB-336-December-2024.pdf

ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin – Intervention is welcome (also available in Portuguese)

ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin - Intervention is welcome (also available in Portuguese) The latest edition of G2 Ocean's Safety Bulletin can be found on the link below: CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN ENGLISH CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN PORTUGESE Message from G2 Ocean: "We in G2 Ocean work with stevedores all over the world. By sharing lessons learned on safety between companies and ports, we believe we can reduce the number of incidents and personal injuries in our industry. It is part of G2 Ocean’s desired safety culture to always seek and share insights on safety. We thank all stevedore companies who have signed up for our monthly Safety Bulletin! All our vessels receive a copy. The crew work closely together with the stevedores in port, and the topics are relevant also for them. The bulletin is also sent to [...]

Latest “TT Talk” Articles Available – February 2025

Latest "TT Talk" Articles Available - February 2025 The TT Club regularly provides informative, timely material on critical health, safety, security and environmental matters designed to help industry continually improve its performance. We are delighted to share the latest from TT Club in the TT Talk series. New TT Talk articles available below: TT Talk - Changes to maritime dangerous goods regulations Stay updated on the latest changes to maritime dangerous goods regulations with IMDG Code Amendment 42-24. TT Talk - Legal Eagle: Slot charterers can limit liability too Discover the implications of the English Admiralty Court's decision in SEA CONSORTIUM Pte Ltd & Ors v BENGAL TIGER LINE Pte & Ors (The X-Press Pearl)

Innovators in Cargo Handling Safety Honoured Once More

The TT Innovation in Safety Award has been expanded to recognize the depth and variety of projects and products which abound in the industry to meet the challenge of reducing accidents and damaging losses. Four winners and four highly-commended entries were announced at last night’s presentation in London. Over the past ten years since its inception the ICHCA hosted TT Club Innovation in Safety Award has seen entries marked by a significantly increased diversity of innovative products, services and processes aimed at improving safety in the cargo handling industry. As a result TT and ICHCA have decided to divide the numerous entries into four distinct categories, each of which is represented by a winner and a highly-commended entrant. These are for: Turning data into insight Winner – Voxel for its AI powered worksite visibility platform Highly-commended -- Pandora Intelligence for its Cargo Intelligence: Data-driven risk assessment of shipments Learning [...]

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Voxel

AI-powered site visibility platform seamlessly integrates with existing camera systems to transform video footage into real-time, actionable insights, enabling businesses to proactively prevent incidents, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a safety-first culture without compromising privacy or compliance. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Villari

Wireless sensor technology that continuously monitors structural integrity using passive magnetic flux leakage to identify structural deformation or crack growth; a non-invasive inspection that eliminates the need for frequent manual check-ups. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: The Lab at Brookes Bell

The Lab at Brookes Bell’s Non-Invasive Inspection Service provides full material evaluation to assess the structural integrity and safety of a vessel and also offers significant cost savings to vessel owners and operators. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Straatman Mooring Systems

Permanently installed bollard equipped with sensors to measure loads on mooring lines and communicate them in real-time to a dashboard and log of load, direction, angle, tide, weather and vessel history . FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: SSA Marine SuitX exoskeleton

Lightweight exoskeleton which uses springs to store and release a worker’s energy while working, reducing the force required, assisting the lift and decreasing risk of musculoskeletal injury. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: SSA Marine – RTG proximity system

AI driven camera system on RTGs to identify pedestrians and vehicles within the travel zone with automated responses depending on proximity including alarms and fail-safe halt function. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: SDC Engineering B.V.

Spreader designed to address the challenges faced in manual lashing; a mechanised solution for automatic latching and unlatching, safe lifting, securing and transporting of pipes. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: RAM Spreaders

Spreader designed to address the challenges faced in manual lashing; a mechanised solution for automatic latching and unlatching, safe lifting, securing and transporting of pipes. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: PsyFyi Limited

An advanced data collection tool that enhances onboard safety by identifying both behavioural and environmental risks through daily questions to seafarers. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Psychology Applied

Learning from normal work is a research-backed framework based on human and organisational performance, Safety II, and human factors that allows for identifying precursors of accidents before they happen. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Port Skills and Safety Ltd

Emergency flash cards to support discussions on emergency exercises that can also be used to test the reliability of emergency plans and challenge employees’ knowledge. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Pandora Intelligence

Data-driven risk assessment of cargo shipments starting from bill of lading, leveraging data sources and generating actionable and predictive intelligence to prioritise highest risk cargoes. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance