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Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Samson Pallet Stability (Samuel Grant Group/Samuel Grant Packaging) – Samson Nano Slingshot

  Horizontal pallet load security testing system.   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. 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 22 February 2024  

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Royal HaskoningDHV – Smart Mooring

  Addresses the safety of moored vessel operations in sheltered and exposed ports by predicting excessive vessel motions and mooring line forces.   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. 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 22 February 2024  

MEET OUR SPEAKERS, SESSION 1 : YUCEL YILDIZ, RIGHTSHIP

Enhancing resilience and safety in ports and terminals via information sharing Yucel Yildiz, RightShip Yucel Yildiz is RightShip’s Ports and Terminals Manager. He joined the company in 2018 as a Vetting Superintendent and carried out a secondment role as Customer Engagement Officer (EMEA) in 2020 and 2021. Yucel is part of the RightPORT task force and represents RightShip in various Port and Terminal Associations, including Dry Bulk Terminals Group (DBTG), the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA), International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA), UK Port Skills and Safety, Baltic Ports Organisation (BPO). Yucel has extensive experience on ocean-going vessels, rising to the rank of master mariner on board crude oil, product, and chemical tankers. Before joining RightShip, he worked at a refinery terminal as a loading master and then as a vetting inspector, along with Maritime Pilots. Yucel has an MSc in Maritime Security, [...]

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: RoboK – SiteLens

  Employing AI for real-time analysis of CCTV to pre-emptively detect and alert on hazards.   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. 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 22 February 2024  

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Road Sense Kenya – Road Safety Campaign

  Twitter campaign to reduce road traffic accidents.   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. 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 22 February 2024  

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: RightPORT Risk Solutions – RightPORT

  Robust, automated assessment of incoming vessels, enhancing safety at every level of port operations.   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. 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 22 February 2024  

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Proaxxion Servicios Profesionales – Remote Twistlock System

  Eliminating the need for the driver to leave the cab to open/close twistlocks on semi-trailers   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. 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 22 February 2024  

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Port Skills and Safety – Annual Innovation Workshops

  Bringing ports and technology innovators together to understand what safety innovations are possible and how they might be adapted to work in ports. 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. 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 22 February 2024  

ICHCA FREE CARGO SAFETY WEBINAR: Information sharing to enhance port safety resilience and Managing Lithium battery risk on vessels

  12 March 2024 at 14:00 GMT   Presented by ICHCA International in partnership with RightShip and Brookes Bell We are delighted to invite you to join us for a FREE webinar where you will hear from experts in global safety, sustainability and social responsibility best practices, casualty investigation and forensic analysis. The availability of effective information and risk evaluation models, capable of providing operational risk foresight in advance of the port call, is key to managing port vessel interface risks. Hear about an innovative approach to this challenge. Cargo transportation is on the front line of lithium battery fire risk, with significant potential exposure, including to fires aboard vessels. Learn about examples of Lithium battery failures and specific outcomes from a recent fire on a Pure Car/Truck Carrier. Explore with us how information sharing and understanding battery fire risk can make your organisation more sustainable through safety and help [...]

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: OMC International – TransitAnalyst

  Automated legs that eliminate the current challenging tasks of swap body container placement.   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. 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 22 February 2024  

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: MEXO AS – Automated Legs for Swap Body Containers

    Automated legs that eliminate the current challenging tasks of swap body container placement.   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. 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 22 February 2024  

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Maritime Training Institute, Karachi, Pakistan

  Full mission engine room plant and HV simulator training systems. 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. 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 22 February 2024  

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Machine Eye Technology – Machine Eye platform

  Centralised, 24/7 means of monitoring and controlling pedestrian-plant interface compliance across the terminal/ port site. 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. 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 22 February 2024  

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: KG5 Consultancy Ltd – VibrotrimTM

  Mechanical bulk trimming, protecting workers from fall, crush, struck and engulfment risk. 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. 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 22 February 2024  

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

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: KALP GmbH Automatic Lashing Platform

  Insert and remove twistlocks and stackers fully automatically, eliminating the need for personnel to work nearby or under suspended loads. 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. 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 22 February 2024  

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: FM Global Safety Solutions AB – Mobile Strongroom

  A patented and certified intelligent strongroom - in a shipping container 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. 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 22 February 2024  

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Flint Systems – Virtual Reality Training Simulator

  Customisable universal hardware platform, able to reflect training on every machine. 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. 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 22 February 2024  

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Euroports (Group HQ, Antwerp-Belgium) – Line of Fire program

  Mitigating cause/consequence from primary risks in bulk and break bulk handling. 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. 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 22 February 2024  

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: DP World Southampton – Safe Padding Area

  Safe fitting and removal of twist locks – protecting workers undertaking 'pinning' operations 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. 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 22 February 2024  

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Cross Currents 88 / G2 Ocean AS – “Spyder Netting”

  "Spyder netting" - a thin layer of plastic film netting, which can be rolled out and secured between layers of cargo to prevent risk of fall between gaps in the stow. 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. 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 22 February 2024  

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: CM Labs Simulations – Port equipment simulation training

  Simulation training solutions based on authentic machine behaviours, accurate controls, and machine features. 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. 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 22 February 2024  

Maritime safety advocate RightShip joins ICHCA

    With safety at the core of this digital platform’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) focused risk mitigation services, RightShip is a fitting new addition to the ICHCA International’s (ICHCA) membership family. ICHCA is committed to its core mission to improve the safe working environment of all those handling cargo throughout the international maritime supply chain and encourages all relevant operators, organisations, data and service suppliers and consultants to engage in constructive dialogue. The news that RightShip has been recruited to its ranks is therefore a significant development in progressing towards its goals. The Australia-based outfit is a leading global ESG-focused digital maritime platform, providing expertise in global safety, sustainability, and social responsibility practices. Founded with the mission to drive operational improvements in the global shipping industry, its clients access its due diligence, environmental and inspection services to help them manage risk and improve overall maritime safety standards. FOR [...]

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Cargotec Finland Oy – Kalmar Collision Warning System

  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. 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 22 February 2024   Today's entry is:  The Kalmar Straddle Carrier Collision Warning System FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE

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