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Safety Innovator Interview: Michiel Gunsing, Founder at GBMS

    In February this year, we celebrated the cargo handling industry’s best safety innovations at the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award!   Now, we have our sights set on TOC Europe and the Safety Village, where we will be running safety workshops and welcoming those working to make the industry safer and more secure to profile their innovations and ideas! In the run up to TOC, let’s hear from some of our industry’s leading innovators speaking about their technology and the importance of innovating for a safer supply chain. Starting with: Michiel Gunsing, Founder at GBMS. GBMS has developed the SensoriumC system, which evaluates racking loads, corner post loads, lashing tension and many more parameters in real-time to keep the crew onboard informed at all times. “The Safety Village and Safety Awards are very helpful to announce to the public what’s happening in safety development. For us, it’s [...]

ICHCA Radar: Investigation report into fertiliser chemical reaction onboard MV Purple Beach

    We find or are sent a wide range of industry related learning and informative content that is not necessarily part of an immediate project but which we think will be of interest to members. Where these appear on our radar, we will share a summary of points of interest and provide links for members to find out more.   In this ICHCA Radar we spotlight a report published by The German Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation into the serious marine casualty caused by a chemical reaction within a fertiliser load onboard the vessel Purple Beach in 2015. Thankfully there was no loss of life, injuries or pollution, however the vessel was ultimately scrapped as a result of this incident. Click here for full radar      ICHCA makes no claim on the content of this report and is not responsible for the accuracy of or views expressed [...]

Member Benefit: Free delegate places at Black and Caspian Sea Ports & Shipping 2023, 4 to 6 July, Istanbul, Turkey

We are delighted to announce the next conference in our new-for-2023 ICHCA member benefit, in partnership with Transport Events.   We have secured the exciting opportunity for up to 10 ICHCA Member delegates to attend each of Transport Events conferences in 2023. To connect international trade and investment between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea trade corridor, the market leading Black and Caspian Sea Ports & Shipping 2023 Exhibition and Conference taking place at the luxurious 5 star DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Istanbul, Türkiye from Tuesday 4 to Thursday 6 July. A two days Conference Programme will feature 30 world-class transport and logistics conference speakers addressing topical issues and challenges covering global and regional trade and investment attended by a gathering of more than 300 senior government officials, industry principals, academics, senior executive harbour masters, harbour engineers, port engineers, maintenance supervisors and procurement decision makers together with the region’s leading [...]

ICHCA Radar: Fire! A guide to the causes and prevention of cargo fires – published by the Swedish Club

    We find or are sent a wide range of industry related learning and informative content that is not necessarily part of an immediate project but which we think will be of interest to members. Where these appear on our radar, we will share a summary of points of interest and provide links for members to find out more.   In this ICHCA Radar we spotlight a report published by the Swedish Club which addresses vessel fire statistics, self-heating principles and other causes of fires and explosions.  The guide considers specific self-heating cargos and controls including material and case studies on: bulk coal, bulk direct reduced iron, charcoal, metal powder and turnings, seed cake, reactive solids, biomass, fertilisers, batteries and reactive liquids   Click here for full radar      ICHCA makes no claim on the content of this report and is not responsible for the accuracy of or [...]

ICHCA Radar: Report on natural hazard risk to global port infrastructure published in ‘Nature’

    ICHCA finds or is sent a wide range of industry related learning and informative content that is not necessarily part of an immediate workstream but which we think will be of interest to members. Where these appear on our radar, we will share a summary of points of interest and provide links for members to find out more.   In this ICHCA Radar we spotlight a report published in Nature addressing the natural hazard risk to global port infrastructure from multiple natural hazards. It looks at 50 ports and quantifies the risk of cyclone, fluvial, pluvial, coastal and earthquake hazards to physical assets and services (port-specific risk) and maritime trade flows (trade risk), finding that 86% of the ports considered are exposed to more than three natural hazards.   For full Radar details, Click Here   ICHCA makes no claim on the content of this report and is [...]

Innovation in Safety Awards Video – the WINNER! – APMT Vessel Inspection Tool

    Today, we present the final Innovation in Safety Awards Videos - the WINNER!  - APMT Vessel Inspection Tool   Innovation in safety is in the DNA of ICHCA and its members.  This year’s Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony saw guest speakers and panels addressing brilliant opportunities that are being taken up across the sector to make our workplaces safer, healthier and by extension more productive and sustainable.  We also heard directly from our three shortlisted entries, putting ideas into real world practice and creating ways of working that might change the way you approach the job of safety.   Click here to view the WINNER!  - “APMT Vessel Inspection Tool” Click here to see APMT accepting the award   Your next encounter with innovation… Don’t forget that the Innovation in Safety Award does not end there.  In a rolling year-round programme our next event is the joint ICHCA [...]

Innovation in Safety Awards Video – one of our exciting FINALISTS – Intermodal Telematics Ltd’s Temperature Alert System

    Today, we present the seventh of our Innovation in Safety Awards Videos - one of our exciting FINALISTS - Intermodal Telematics Ltd’s Temperature Alert System   Innovation in safety is in the DNA of ICHCA and its members.  This year’s Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony saw guest speakers and panels addressing brilliant opportunities that are being taken up across the sector to make our workplaces safer, healthier and by extension more productive and sustainable.  We also heard directly from our three shortlisted entries, putting ideas into real world practice and creating ways of working that might change the way you approach the job of safety.   Click here to view “FINALIST - Intermodal Telematics Ltd’s Temperature Alert System”   Your next encounter with innovation… Don’t forget that the Innovation in Safety Award does not end there.  In a rolling year-round programme our next event is the joint ICHCA [...]

Innovation in Safety Awards Video – one of our exciting FINALISTS – Existec’s ‘Hazcheck Detect’

    Today, we present the sixth of our Innovation in Safety Awards Videos - one of our exciting FINALISTS - Existec Hazcheck Detect   Innovation in safety is in the DNA of ICHCA and its members.  This year’s Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony saw guest speakers and panels addressing brilliant opportunities that are being taken up across the sector to make our workplaces safer, healthier and by extension more productive and sustainable.  We also heard directly from our three shortlisted entries, putting ideas into real world practice and creating ways of working that might change the way you approach the job of safety.   Click here to view “FINALIST - Existec Hazcheck Detect   Your next encounter with innovation… Don’t forget that the Innovation in Safety Award does not end there.  In a rolling year-round programme our next event is the joint ICHCA and TT Club Safety Village at [...]

Innovation in Safety Awards Video – Panel 2: Reducing damage in carriage of cargos and containers with: Safetytech Accelerator, ConexBird and TT Club

    Today, we present the fifth of our Innovation in Safety Awards Videos - Panel 2: Reducing damage in carriage of cargos and containers with: Safetytech Accelerator, ConexBird and TT Club   Innovation in safety is in the DNA of ICHCA and its members.  This year’s Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony saw guest speakers and panels addressing brilliant opportunities that are being taken up across the sector to make our workplaces safer, healthier and by extension more productive and sustainable.  We also heard directly from our three shortlisted entries, putting ideas into real world practice and creating ways of working that might change the way you approach the job of safety.   Click here to view “Panel 2: Reducing damage in carriage of cargos and containers” with: Safetytech Accelerator, ConexBird and TT Club.   Your next encounter with innovation… Don’t forget that the Innovation in Safety Award does not [...]

Innovation in Safety Awards Video – Panel 1: Managing personal injury and machine/pedestrian interface risks with: DP World, Rombit and ICHCA

    Today, we present the fourth of our Innovation in Safety Awards Videos - Panel 1: Managing personal injury and machine/pedestrian interface risks with: DP World, Rombit and ICHCA Innovation in safety is in the DNA of ICHCA and its members.  This year’s Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony saw guest speakers and panels addressing brilliant opportunities that are being taken up across the sector to make our workplaces safer, healthier and by extension more productive and sustainable.  We also heard directly from our three shortlisted entries, putting ideas into real world practice and creating ways of working that might change the way you approach the job of safety.   Click here to view “Panel 1: Managing personal injury and machine/pedestrian interface risks” with: DP World, Rombit and ICHCA.   Your next encounter with innovation… Don’t forget that the Innovation in Safety Award does not end there.  In a rolling [...]

Innovation in Safety Awards Video – TT Club and the Award by Peregrine Storrs-Fox

    Today, we present the third of our Innovation in Safety Awards Videos - TT Club and the Award by Peregrine Storrs-Fox Innovation in safety is in the DNA of ICHCA and its members.  This year’s Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony saw guest speakers and panels addressing brilliant opportunities that are being taken up across the sector to make our workplaces safer, healthier and by extension more productive and sustainable.  We also heard directly from our three shortlisted entries, putting ideas into real world practice and creating ways of working that might change the way you approach the job of safety.   Click here to view “The TT Club and the Innovation in Safety Award” by Peregrine Storrs-Fox.   Your next encounter with innovation… Don’t forget that the Innovation in Safety Award does not end there.  In a rolling year-round programme our next event is the joint ICHCA and [...]

Innovation in Safety Awards Video – Introduction to the Award by Richard Steele

    Innovation in safety is in the DNA of ICHCA and its members. This year’s Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony saw guest speakers and panels addressing brilliant opportunities that are being taken up across the sector to make our workplaces safer, healthier and by extension more productive and sustainable.  We also heard directly from our three shortlisted entries, putting ideas into real world practice and creating ways of working that might change the way you approach the job of safety.   Today we bring you the “Introduction to the Award” from Richard Steele. Video link: https://vimeo.com/812867213   Your next encounter with innovation… Don’t forget that the Innovation in Safety Award does not end there.  In a rolling year-round programme our next event is the joint ICHCA and TT Club Safety Village at TOC Europe.  Find out more and we will be opening up for 2023 Award entries in September.

Innovation in Safety Awards Video – Keynote Speech by Mr Morten Engelstoft

    Innovation in safety is in the DNA of ICHCA and its members. This year’s Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony saw guest speakers and panels addressing brilliant opportunities that are being taken up across the sector to make our workplaces safer, healthier and by extension more productive and sustainable.  We also heard directly from our three shortlisted entries, putting ideas into real world practice and creating ways of working that might change the way you approach the job of safety.   Today we bring you the keynote speech by Mr Morten Engelstoft.   Video link: https://vimeo.com/812864525   Your next encounter with innovation… Don’t forget that the Innovation in Safety Award does not end there.  In a rolling year-round programme our next event is the joint ICHCA and TT Club Safety Village at TOC Europe.  Find out more and we will be opening up for 2023 Award entries in September.

ICHCA & TT Club bring Safety Village at TOC Europe 13 – 15 June 23, Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands

  The Safety Village is back! We are once again teaming up with TT Club and TOC to bring you the Safety Village at TOC Europe this June at the Rotterdam Ahoy. This year is going to bigger and better, with: • Enlarged stage for panels and workshops and published content program • Bigger networking area to meet, talk and exchange ideas • Dedicated pod exhibition for a select number of companies to show their innovative safety solutions   To find out more, click here!    NEW FOR 2023 | Exhibit at the Safety Village For the first time, safety innovators have the change to exhibit with the Safety Village at TOC and meet with potential clients looking to make their port operations safer, more secure and more sustainable. The Safety Village is the one-stop shop for safety advice, presentations and learning, so if you offer an innovative safety solution, [...]

Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – February 2023

  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 2023   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: Free delegate places at Baltic & Black Sea Ports & Shipping 2023, 16 to 18 May, Gdansk, Poland

We are delighted to announce the next conference in our new-for-2023 ICHCA member benefit, in partnership with Transport Events.   We have secured the exciting opportunity for up to 10 ICHCA Member delegates to attend each of Transport Events conferences in 2023. If you would like to attend the upcoming event in Gdansk, Poland, details below, please email: secretariat@ichca.com to secure your place. We will need your confirmation of a place at least 2 weeks before the event at the latest.   To connect international trade and investment between the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea trade corridor, the 2nd Baltic and Black Sea Ports & Shipping 2023 Exhibition and Conference will take place at the luxurious five star Radisson Hotel and Suites, Gdansk, Poland from Tuesday 16 to Thursday 18 May supported by Port Gdansk and Baltic Hub.     A two days Conference Programme will feature 25 world-class transport [...]

Industry bodies unite in producing Guidelines for safe transport of Lithium-ion batteries in containers

First in a series of in-depth advisory publications aimed at minimising the risks of transporting lithium-ion batteries and cells launched amid heightened concern over container fires. The Lithium-ion Batteries in Containers Guidelines seek to prevent the increasing risks that the transport of lithium-ion batteries by sea creates, providing suggestions for identifying such risks and thereby helping to ensure a safer supply chain in the future.  Together with its partners, the Cargo Incident Notification System Network (CINS) has compiled a comprehensive publication covering the properties of these batteries and their potential to explode, initiate fires and emit toxic gases. Extensive measures to safely transport what is an exponentially increasing volume of lithium-ion batteries, in their various states or charge and when also contained in electronic devices are fully examined including, classification and regulation, container packing, landside storage, stowage onboard ships, incident detection and fire suppression, and loss prevention and risk mitigation. [...]

Member Benefit: Free delegate places at Smart Digital Ports of the Future 2023 (Europe), 16 – 17 May 2023, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

We are thrilled to announce the next conference in a new-for-2023 ICHCA member benefit, in partnership with Port Technology International. We have secured the exciting opportunity for up to 10 ICHCA Member delegates to attend each of the Port Technology International conferences in 2023. If you would like to attend the upcoming event in Rotterdam, the details below, please email: secretariat@ichca.com to secure your place. We will need your confirmation for a free place by 1 May 2023. Join the Smart Digital Ports of the Future conference for a range of networking opportunities and expert led discussions on standardisation and data sharing, technical case studies from the most advanced ports, emerging AI technologies, Digital Twin, IoT applications and many more. Smart Digital Ports of the Future 2023 (Europe) - https://sdp.ptievents.com/

A Joint Meeting Presented By: The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, 3 April 2023 at 18:00

  “Increasing the effectiveness of a Professional Engineering Institution from a RINA perspective”.   An Evening Lecture Monday 3rd April 2023 at 18:00 Hours at RINA HQ, 8-9 Northumberland Street, London, WC2N 5DA at 17:30 for 18:00 hours(duration approximately 1 hour)or Via Zoom ** Speaker: Chris Boyd CEng, CMarEng, MSoMWS, FIMarEST, FRINA, Chief Executive, The Royal Institution of Naval Architects The presentation will focus on many of the challenges faced with digitalisation, ESG, collaboration, membership engagement and professional registration in a challenging and changing environment. It will also look at the skill sets and attitudes of the 21st Century Engineer and is the Victorian ideology of the Professional Engineering Institution still relevant? Register for the “In-person” event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/increasing-the-effectiveness-of-a-professional-engineering-institution-tickets-589648122407 Register for the Zoom presentation: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModu2vqz8pGdT64F4onWtgMDRkgy7EcekE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the zoom presentation.

Industry Groups Agree Common Action on Crucial Safety Issues

  The coming together of five organisations with shared visions for the safety and security of global trade will take advantage of unified information and data sources to bring greater awareness and understanding of issues with the goal of producing preventative output.   A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on 16 March 2023 by representatives of the five organisations: Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) Container Owners Association (COA) International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) Ship Message Design Group (SMDG) The participants have a commonality of purpose to create a framework for cooperation that enables each group to benefit from each other’s activities in respect of their strategies in areas of joint interest.  These will, in the immediate future concentrate on improved safety during the global transport and handling of goods that have the potential to cause injury to the workforce and/or damage [...]

Member Benefit: Free delegate places at Intermodal Africa 2023, 18 to 20 April, Durban, South Africa

  We are delighted to announce the next conference in our new-for-2023 ICHCA member benefit, in partnership with Transport Events. We have secured the exciting opportunity for up to 10 ICHCA Member delegates to attend each of Transport Events conferences in 2023. If you would like to attend the upcoming event in Durban, South Africa, details below, please email: secretariat@ichca.com to secure your place. We will need your confirmation of a place at least 2 weeks before the event at the latest.   The 29th Intermodal Africa 2023 Exhibition and Conference will take place from Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 April 2023 at the Durban International Convention Centre hosted by Transnet National Ports Authority and officially endorsed by the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA) and the Association of Indian Ocean Islands Ports (L’Association des ports des îles de l’océan Indien (APIOI).   A two days Conference [...]

Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – JANUARY 2023

The latest edition of the Current Awareness Bulletin is now available. 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 JANUARY 2023 CURRENT AWARENESS BULLETIN    This edition along with the back catalogue is also 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: Free delegate places at Container Terminal Automation Conference, 14 – 15 March 2023, Hamburg, Germany

  We are thrilled to announce the next conference in a new-for-2023 ICHCA member benefit, in partnership with Port Technology International. We have secured the exciting opportunity for up to 10 ICHCA Member delegates to attend each of Port Technology Internationals conferences in 2023. If you would like to attend the upcoming event in Hamburg next week the details below, please email: secretariat@ichca.com to secure your place. We will need your confirmation as soon as possible.   "The Container Terminal Automation Conference, now in its 7th annual edition, is Port Technology’s flagship event for container terminal operators. This year, our event will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg. Look forward to a range of networking opportunities and expert-led discussions on Data Standardisation, Automation, Digitalisation, AI and Advanced."   For further details click here

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