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Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: AP MOLLER MAERSK – APMT VESSEL INSPECTION APP
In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received. Whilst there can only be one winner of the award itself, 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 23 February. Today's entry is: AP MOLLER MAERSK - APMT VESSEL INSPECTION The “APMT Vessel Inspection” mobile app was developed in-house to provide a standardised digital platform for our terminals to carry out vessel inspection based on a standard set of questions highlighting the critical risk areas of work on a vessel. This app is a user friendly tool, which has set of questionnaires covering different sections of the vessel where stevedores [...]
Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: ADVEEZ – Localeez®
In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received. Whilst there can only be one winner of the award itself, 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 23 February. Today's entry is: Localeez® from ADVEEZ Developed in house from A to Z, the ADVEEZ solution allows terminal operations managers to enforce safety by real time monitoring the fleet of vehicles during operations. The FAMA V4 is an onboard unit designed, developed and assembled by ADVEEZ in France. The device collects real time data (geolocation, speed, fuel level, working status, shocks, driving behaviour, etc.) and displays them on Localeez®, the [...]
Virtual Awards: Who will be announced winner of the Innovation in Safety Award?
We are thrilled to invite you to join us in-person or virtually as we announce the winner of the 2022 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award! This event sees the celebration of creative health and safety professionals throughout the cargo industry. The submissions this year have ranged from the digitalisation of processes and improvement of physical safety to fire prevention and data monitoring. During the hybrid ceremony you will hear from our keynote speaker, Morten Engelstoft, a panel made up of innovators, operators and industry professionals discussing safety concerns, industry developments and barriers to adoption. Our shortlisted entrants will present their entries so you can get a taste of the vast array of safety innovation taking place in the transport and logistics industry, before the winner is announced. So, which demonstrated the greatest improvement in safety for cargo handling and transport and showed the greatest potential for widespread [...]
Free delegate entry for up to 10 ICHCA members at Transport Events Conferences
We are delighted to announce a new benefit for ICHCA members 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. Transport Events - an ICHCA member - is a full service international events company which ‘..owns and operates the largest annual containerised ports, shipping and transport logistics exhibition and conference trade events for Africa, The Indian Ocean Islands; The Middle East, the Black Sea; Baltic Sea and South East Asia.’ Their 2023 programme features nine bespoke conferences, see the poster below. ICHCA member free delegate places are limited to ten per conference and are available by contacting secretariat@ichca.com. This is your opportunity to attend premium conferences all included in your ICHCA membership. If you have any questions about this member benefit, please contact Amanda at: secretariat@ichca.com. Please note that [...]
“Ever More Ambitious for ICHCA in 2023” – New Year Message from CEO Richard Steele
Success in 2022 ICHCA members came together in 2022 to deliver an outstanding array of work packages; accelerating improvements in safety and health across the industry. With partners we launched a Warehousing White Paper, setting out principles and a practical operational checklist for dangerous goods storage. February saw hugely successful TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards and publication of a 100+ page digest of the incredible creative ideas being delivered throughout our industry. Any organisation could look at the digest and see something to inspire their next game changing idea. Our Spring Technical Panel considered video analytics, artificial intelligence and ending workplace violence. In June we introduced monthly Technical Panel Calls; an open forum where you decide what we discuss, ensuring that we explore topics of importance to you. We also took the innovation awards content on the road to the Rotterdam TOC Safety Village raising sharing of innovation to [...]
ICHCA Chair’s New Year Message 2023
We all benefit from communication with likeminded professionals across a range of functions, to learn, collaborate and drive improvements. ICHCA exists to maximise those opportunities in our industry. Operators who are concerned with the safety of their employees and the reputation of their businesses agree that we do better together. There is no competition when it comes to safety. We achieve a safer and more secure working environment by sharing our experiences, successes and even failures to better understand the myriad of dynamic challenges that face us all. Through ICHCA you can communicate with and become part of a truly global community. You can request assistance, explain your own best practices and be part of solving common problems together. We are passionate about cooperation with international bodies such as the International Maritime Organisation, the United Nations and International Labour Organisation where we actively advocate for and drive strategies to improve [...]
Inside ICHCA Australia – December 2022
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Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – OCTOBER 2022
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 OCTOBER 2022 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.
ICHCA Insights – December 2022
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Paper on Seaborne Ammonium Nitrate Safety Published
Global cargo handling association ICHCA International (ICHCA) focusses on helping ships transporting ammonium nitrate to manage risks in a whitepaper detailing guidance for fire prevention and mitigation. The risks posed by poor conditions of storage of this common compound, which is used extensively in the Fertilisers and Explosives industries, have been well documented but awareness of the dangers of fire during transportation by sea is less well known. The objective of this guide, entitled ‘Ammonium Fire Risk on Board Ships’ is to outline best practice with respect to the management of risk on vessels chartered to ship the compound through ports around the world. For full press release click here The document is now available to members only. Non-members wishing to see the document should contact secretariat@ichca.com
Battery Safety Week – Roundup
Last week, we continued to raise awareness of the potential risks associated with the transport of batteries – particularly but not exclusively Lithium Batteries. Our goal is to help those handling batteries themselves or cargos (such as electric vehicles) that contain batteries, to have the best awareness of the risks and learning from across the industry. As we said at the outset, all kinds of recognised dangerous goods can be safely handled and transported if the risks are known and managed. Our sector has embraced renewable energy in order to deliver to the world. Batteries are a key component in reducing worldwide carbon emissions. Handling and carriage of batteries is part of the complex problem solving that the cargo industry does every day. Whilst we highlighted some incidents to give a clear sense of the potential consequences if things go wrong, throughout the week we also saw the work of [...]
Inside ICHCA Australia – November 2022
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UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2022 published
The Review of Maritime Transport 2022 is out! Navigating Stormy Waters notes that "COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, climate change and geopolitics have wreaked havoc on maritime transport and logistics, clogging some ports and closing others, reconfiguring routes, extending delays and pushing up shipping costs." Acknowledging that "delays have improved and dry cargo rates are coming down..." it concludes that "... maritime transport – and thus world trade – remains vulnerable." and calls on industry to shore up resilience to future crises and climate change. UNCTAD's 15 point call to action is directed at a wide range of stakeholders and identifies challenges for which there are no quick and easy fixes and which no actor will be able to deliver alone: Governments and operators to expand and upgrade port infrastructure and land transport connections, and accelerate trade facilitation reforms, especially digitalization Port operators and shipping companies to invest in increasing [...]
Maritime Joint Informal Meeting – Leadership & soft skills – Time to update STCW? 5 December 2022 at 18:15 GMT
The next Maritime Joint Informal Meeting - Leadership & soft skills - Time to update STCW? 5 December 2022 at 18:15 GMT on HQS Wellington, Victoria Embankment, WC2R 2PN or via Zoom After a summary of the recent MPC survey on leadership and STCW by Steve Cameron, there will be a discussion with the panel, and audience debate as below; • STCW - Is current leadership training sufficient? • Is there a place for kind leadership at sea? • What should future leadership skills training include? For more info click here To register click here:Joint Meeting - December 2022 - Leadership & Soft Skills – Time to Update STCW? (hcmm.org.uk)
Battery Safety Week – Day 5: Lithium Battery Guide for Shippers: A Compliance Tool for All Modes of Transportation (US Department of Transportation, rev. Sep 2021)
Today is the final day of our battery fire safety week, but it is far from the end of the journey. We set out to put a spotlight on the hazards associated with transporting principally (but not exclusively) Lithium Ion batteries. Through the week we have seen the work of many stakeholders contributing to raising awareness and improving learning. We are committed to working with members and partners to understand the risks and continuously improve how the whole industry can manage safe transport of batteries. Lithium Battery Guide for Shippers: A Compliance Tool for All Modes of Transportation (US Department of Transportation, rev. Sep 2021) This compliance resource seeks to assist shippers to safely package lithium cells and batteries for transport by all modes of transportation. As a US guide, it is embedded in national regulatory requirements: Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Operators outside the US, [...]
Battery Safety Week – Day 4: Failure to Properly Disconnect and Secure Vehicle Batteries Led to Fire Aboard Vehicle Carrier Höegh Xiamen
Day 4 of our battery fire safety week and today it is a case study published by the US National Transportation Safety Board. The report itself provides a considerable amount of detail on the fire aboard the roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel Höegh Xiamen. Nine shoreside firefighters heroically responding to the accident were injured during firefighting action on the first day. Fortunately, none of the vessel’s 21 crewmembers were injured. The vessel and its cargo of 2,420 used vehicles were declared a total loss valued at $40 million, and the vessel was later towed to Turkey for recycling. NTSB noted that the transportation of used vehicles, such as those loaded on Höegh Xiamen, is excepted from Hazardous Materials Regulations because the vessel had a stowage area specifically designed and approved for carrying vehicles. Investigators found that used vehicles are often damaged and present an elevated risk of fire. NTSB concluded that [...]
Job Title: EMEA Risk Assessment Manager – TT CLUB
The TT Club’s Loss Prevention Function is of key importance to support the Club’s mission to make the international transport and logistics industry safer and more secure. This role involves working as part of the Loss Prevention Function in relation to all TT Club activities but has primary focus on the port and terminal sector. The summary role objectives are: Provide in-house engineering and port/terminal operational expertise to support underwriters and claims handlers Assess risks and identify loss prevention actions, presenting findings to operators Work proactively with operators to assist and support in loss prevention initiatives Interact with industry associations as appropriate to further loss prevention objectives Support the generation and promotion of good practice guidance for the industry For more information, download the job specification here If you are interested in applying for this role, please contact recruitment@thomasmiller.com
Battery Safety Week – Day 3: Allianz Risk Consulting bulletin – Lithium-ion batteries: Fire risks and loss prevention measures in shipping
Day three of our battery safety week spotlighting learning, awareness raising and debate around Li-Ion battery fire safety, features the bulletin produced by Allianz Risk Consulting. We were privileged to have Captain Randall Lund from Allianz speak at our October webinar (see link to video below) and the bulletin complements his presentation. In 2017 Allianz were already raising awareness on li-ion battery fire risk and the vital need to handle them correctly. One of the most likely causes of a li-ion battery fire is damage to the battery itself which can lead in turn to thermal runaway, fire, explosion and release of toxic gases. Allianz identify four important loss prevention measures: Choose a reputable manufacturer Check the battery’s state of charge; ideal state of charge for transportation is typically between 30% and 50% depending on manufacturer’s recommendation, battery size/type, anticipated time in store before use and intended [...]
Battery Safety Week – Day 2: Fire Industry Association Guidance on Li-Ion Fires
Continuing our week of sharing learning, raising awareness and encouraging discussion around Li-Ion battery safety, today's spotlight is on guidance produced by the Fire Industry Association. Although not directed at the cargo supply chain per se, this document provides interesting background information. It discusses gas detection (providing potential early means of warning), fire detection and various suppression and extinguishing approaches, including: The Fire Industry Association Li-Ion Fire Safety guidance is available from: https://www.fia.uk.com/news/guidance-on-li-ion-battery-fires.html We are listening… We are keen to hear from you about your experience and perspectives on this topic. Do you have comments on the material that we have shared? Do you have links to guidance that might help others in the industry to continually improve management of this risk. Please send any comments, ideas, links or questions to secretariat@ichca.com Video recordings The video recordings of our Li-Ion webinar are still available [...]
Mike Compton 1936 – 2022
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Michael (Mike) Leonard Compton, who for many years championed health and safety in ports and terminals across the globe. A prominent member and previous Technical Advisor of ICHCA, Mike worked relentlessly to raise standards. He was integral in the development of international and national regulation, approved codes of practice and guidance. One of Mike’s major contributions was to the ILO Code of Practice Safety and Health in Ports published in 2005. Mike Compton started work in the early 1950s with the Port of London Authority in a clerical role. His early responsibilities drew on his natural aptitude for detail, requiring close documentary control. It was not long, however, before he moved into operations, and for a while worked on a department now taken up by the runway for London City Airport. His role developed around awareness of accidents and [...]
Battery Safety Week – Day 1: Introduction and Li-Ion battery risk whitepaper from TT Club, UK P&I Club and Brookes Bell
In October we hosted three world class speakers for a webinar on the risks associated with Lithium Ion batteries, particularly risk of fire. There is an increasing recognition of the challenges of handling such cargoes safely. As with any potentially dangerous goods, it is possible to transport Li-Ion batteries successfully providing the risks are understood and managed. ICHCA is committed to raising awareness throughout the supply chain and creating space for informed discussion amongst all stakeholders. Throughout this week, we will highlight both questions and learning on this topic. We look forward to hearing from you and sharing learning for the benefit of the whole industry. We start with a whitepaper on Li-Ion battery Risk from TT Club, UK P&I Club and scientific consultants, Brookes Bell. The authors contend that 'despite significant fire incidents (…) the broad maritime community and logistics supply chain remain predominantly unaware of the hazards [...]
IAPH Updated bunkering safety checklists for liquified gasses as a marine fuel in a port now available
The International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Clean Marine Fuels Working Group has released updated bunkering checklists for fuels such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Biogas (LBG) and Liquid Hydrogen (LH2). The harmonized bunker checklists are designed for known bunkering scenarios and reflect the extra requirements on ports and terminals for alternative marine fuels bunker operations. The intention is that the bunkering checklists can support a high level of quality and responsibility in such operations. Within the set, there are Ship to Ship and Truck to Ship checklists. IAPH recommends that terminals should be sufficiently involved in the process to enable and ensure safe bunker operations at their berths. The choice of which checklist to use should be based on the formal responsibilities of the terminal, which may depend on national or regional legislation. For example if the formal role of the terminal includes certain responsibilities with [...]
Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – SEPTEMBER 2022
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. 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.
Training video exploring how accidents in ports can be the result of multiple factors and influences – freely available for use
How many things need to go wrong for an accident to happen? The Swiss cheese model of accident causation (James T Reason) likens human systems to multiple slices of Swiss cheese, stacked side by side. The more ‘slices’, the less likely there will be a ‘hole’ all the way through and the more likely the threat will be blocked/prevented. A video produced by colleagues at Signal Mutual called “When we look away” follows a day in the life of a worker at a fictional port terminal. There are procedures in place to prevent accidents, but tiredness, heat, need to get the job done and several lapses in safe systems of work lead to the worst of outcomes. The video considers actions and decisions by others and how multiple factors in combination, not just those of the individual can contribute to increased risk. It shows that by committing to protection [...]
Last chance to enter…. Submit your entry by 11 November 2022 for the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award…
Last chance to enter…. Submit your entry by 11 November 2022 for the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award… You are invited to make a submission for the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award, anyone involved in cargo logistics who can show a demonstrable improvement to safety is welcome to make an application. ICHCA International, the global cargo handling association, launched the 2022 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award today inviting entrants to submit details of their innovations by 11 November 2022. The Award, which is open to an individual, team or company involved in cargo logistics, has seen the prestige associated with winning or being highly commended, grow year-on-year. Past winners have ranged from individual entrepreneurs and specialist suppliers to employee teams in major industry businesses. Entrants are required to show that a product, idea, solution, process, scheme or other innovation has resulted in a demonstrable improvement in safety. [...]