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Presenter Announced for TT Club Innovation in Safety Award – Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 14:00 London (GMT)

We are delighted to announce that Richard Steele, CEO, ICHCA International will be presenting on the day. Richard is a safety and skills professional with a Masters in Training and Development who has been involved in the ports industry for 21 years. Prior to ports, Richard worked in the nuclear industry on safety and skills provision. Richard was the Learning and Development manager for Associated British Ports for 10 years and led Port Skills and Safety for 11 years. He was appointed CEO of ICHCA in July 2021.   As the clock ticks down to the announcement of the award winner, you still have time to register and join us to discover the winner of the 2021 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award!   These awards saw a record number of over 30 entries from across the globe - over 50% more submissions than any previous year! The submissions ranged [...]

Presenter Announced for TT Club Innovation in Safety Award – Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 14:00 London (GMT)

We are delighted to announce that Mike Yarwood, Managing Director Loss Prevention, TT Club, will be presenting on the day. Mike joined TT Club in 2010 as a Claims Executive providing advice to transport operator Members globally, having worked within the logistics industry for 13 years. Mike now builds relationships with key trade organisations to promote safety and security in the global supply chain As the clock ticks down to the announcement of the award winner, you still have time to register and join us to discover the winner of the 2021 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award! These awards saw a record number of over 30 entries from across the globe - over 50% more submissions than any previous year! The submissions ranged in focus from bulk cargo handling to containerised cargoes; safety reporting and education to environmental monitoring and firefighting. But which demonstrated the greatest improvement in safety [...]

3 days to go to catch the record-breaking ICHCA webinar: Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses 

On 1 February 2022 ICHCA held its first “Coffee Break” style webinar on Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses, we are delighted to report the webinar was attended by over 100 delegates from around the world.   In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities.   This seminar takes the new Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper as its central pillar.  It addresses prime hazards and essential risk management associated with dangerous goods in warehousing.  It also provides an overview of the warehouse checklist tool including key elements and suggested use.   Please click here to view the webinar recording   If you are planning on watching the recording it will be [...]

Designation of Seafarers as Key Workers

In view of the ongoing crew change crisis, which is impacting seafarers as well as other marine personnel, the Secretary-General is drawing attention to Member States to designating these professionals as key workers.  In particular: Recommended action to facilitate ship crew change, access to medical care and seafarer travel during the COVID-19 pandemic [resolution MSC.473(ES.2)] International cooperation to address challenges faced by seafarers because of the COVID-19 pandemic to support global supply chains [resolution A/75/L.37] Maritime labour issues and the COVID-19 pandemic [GB.340/Resolution(Rev.2)]   Other marine personnel may include, inter alia, fishing vessel personnel, marine pilots, marine surveyors, marine superintendents, offshore energy sector personnel, offshore support personnel and port workers.   ICHCA fully supports the recognition of seafarers, port workers and the many people who keep the world trading as key workers.   Click here for circular letter: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Designation of seafarers as key workers  

ICHCA Member Discount for Biomass Operations & Handling Technologies short Online Course – 21 – 25 February 2022

ABTO and The Wolfson Centre invite you to attend Biomass Operations & Handling Technologies short Online Course.   This course has been designed to help delegates identify and resolve common problems when handling various biomass materials   Biomass Operations and Handling Technologies will cover: Biomass macro-economics, subsidies and potential Material types, flow properties and handling equipment requirements Self-heating, fire, explosion and safety Dust and degradation, pneumatic conveying and wear Explosion protection and ATEX regulations Engineering of equipment for storage and discharge Ship unloading Dust control and management Possible future trends in biomass   This course is relevant to anyone who handles or is responsible for the safe transportation of biomass materials who need to gain an understanding of the reasons for the varied behaviour of the different biomass materials, as they are processed and stored or transported around the world.   Less than two weeks away, starting on Monday 21 February, [...]

ICHCA Technical Panel – Save The Date – 19 May 2022

The next ICHCA Technical Panel meeting will be held on 19 May 2022.  Further details will be released nearer the time.   If you are interested in becoming a member of ICHCA, already an ICHCA member and would like to also join the ICHCA Technical panel or simply want to engage with key matters of health and safety in our industry, why not join us on the 19 May to understand the important issues being discussed?  Come along and learn more about what we can achieve together, we look forward to welcoming you.   To register for the meeting email: secretariat@ichca.com   Members can access details of previous Technical Panel meetings here

One week to go to catch the record-breaking ICHCA webinar: Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses 

Last week ICHCA held its first “Coffee Break” style webinar on Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses, we are delighted to report the webinar was attended by over 100 delegates from around the world.   In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities.   This seminar takes the new Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper as its central pillar.  It addresses prime hazards and essential risk management associated with dangerous goods in warehousing.  It also provides an overview of the warehouse checklist tool including key elements and suggested use.   Please click here to view the webinar recording   If you are planning on watching the recording it will be available here [...]

TT Club Innovation in Safety Award…. who will be the winner? – Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 14:00 London (GMT)

As the clock ticks down to the announcement of the award winner, you still have time to register and join us to discover the winner of the 2021 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award!   These awards saw a record number of over 30 entries from across the globe - over 50% more submissions than any previous year! The submissions ranged in focus from bulk cargo handling to containerised cargoes; safety reporting and education to environmental monitoring and firefighting.   But which demonstrated the greatest improvement in safety for cargo handling and transport and showed the greatest potential for widespread adoption? Join us free to find out!   To register, please click here During the virtual ceremony you will hear from our shortlisted entrants and get a taste of the vast array of safety innovation taking place in the transport and logistics industry. If you care as much as we do [...]

Heike Deggim, Director of Maritime Safety Division, IMO Announced as Guest of Honour at TT Club Innovation in Safety Award

We are thrilled to announce that Heike Deggim, Director of Maritime Safety Division, IMO has agreed to present TT Club Innovation in Safety Award on 22 February 2022 at 14:00 GMT.  The IMO has been a key supporter of these awards throughout their history with a senior IMO representative attending and presenting at each event.   Heike Deggim, Director of Maritime Safety Division, International Maritime Organization Heike Deggim is the Director of the Maritime Safety Division (MSD) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN specialized agency responsible for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships.  In this function she is also acting as the Secretary of the Maritime Safety Committee, IMO’s senior technical body for ship safety related matters.  The Maritime Safety Division deals with operational ship safety and the human element; marine technology and cargoes; and maritime security and [...]

Limited time opportunity to catch the record-breaking ICHCA webinar: Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses    

Yesterday ICHCA held its first “Coffee Break” style webinar on Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses, we are delighted to report the webinar was attended by over 100 delegates from around the world.   In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities.   This seminar takes the new Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper as its central pillar.  It addresses prime hazards and essential risk management associated with dangerous goods in warehousing.  It also provides an overview of the warehouse checklist tool including key elements and suggested use.   Please click here to view the webinar recording   If you are planning on watching the recording it will be available here until [...]

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses Webinar – 1 February 2022, 09:00 US EST, 14:00 UK, 15:00 CET

In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities.   This seminar takes the new Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper as its central pillar.  It addresses prime hazards and essential risk management associated with dangerous goods in warehousing.  It also provides an overview of the warehouse checklist tool including key elements and suggested use.   You are invited to attend this 1-hour webinar which is open to all those with an interest in storing and handling dangerous goods. For more information on the event and to view the event guide please click here Reserve your place by contacting secretariat@ichca.com

IALA – fostering safe, economic and efficient movement of vessels through harmonised marine aids to navigation

This months Maritime Joint Informal Meeting is presented by the Royal Institute of Navigation on Monday 31 January 2022 at 18:15 GMT.  IALA - fostering safe, economic and efficient movement of vessels through harmonised marine aids to navigation, the speaker is Tom Southall FRIN - Technical Officer, IALA. UPDATE: due to illness, tonight's speaker will now be Kevin Gregory, IALA’s Education and Development Manager To learn about the JIMs and to register, visit https://www.hcmm.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/joint-informal-meetings.html   For further information, Click Here

Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses Webinar – 1 February 2022, 09:00 US EST, 14:00 UK, 15:00 CET

Today, our guest speaker spotlight is on Les Richings who will Chair the webinar. Les is a member of the Technical Panel of the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association and chair of the Panel’s Dangerous Goods Working Group. A director of the dangerous goods training and consultancy company LRT Ltd, Les has been involved in the transport of dangerous goods for over 30 years. In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities. This webinar takes the new Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper as its central pillar.  It addresses prime hazards and essential risk management associated with dangerous goods in warehousing.  It also provides an overview of the warehouse checklist tool including key [...]

IMO Timetable 2022

ICHCA is the ONLY non-governmental organisation representing the cargo handling sector in consultation with United Nations bodies such as the International Maritime Organisation, International Labour Organisation and UNECE UN Economic Commission for Europe. These bodies set standards and create regulations that directly affect you, your people, your customers, and your supply chain.  As a member you get to know what is being proposed in advance and can contribute to the debate.  We are an essential voice – your voice – for our industry. The IMO programme of meetings for 2022 is available: https://ichca.com/our-ngo-work.  As an ICHCA member if you are interested in attending, please contact us secretariat@ichca.com to discuss opportunities.

Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses Webinar – 1 February 2022, 09:00 US EST, 14:00 UK, 15:00 CET

Today, our guest speaker spotlight is on Scott Brown from the National Cargo Bureau, who will be presenting on the day.   Scott is Chief, Marine Risk Engineering, National Cargo Bureau, Inc. Scott's background in safe transport and storage of dangerous goods includes the development and execution of a wide variety of risk assessments encompassing compliance with applicable industry and regulatory requirements carried out at marine terminals and warehouses worldwide. In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities. This webinar takes the new Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper as its central pillar.  It addresses prime hazards and essential risk management associated with dangerous goods in warehousing.  It also provides an overview of [...]

Save The Date – TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony – 22 February 2022 at 14:00 GMT/15:00 CET

You are cordially invited to attend the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award virtual ceremony to be held on 22 February 2022 at 14:00 GMT/15:00 CET. This event will profile the shortlisted entries and culminate in the Award being made.   This year’s awards - designed to encourage safety innovation at a time of increased operational demand on global cargo handling and to celebrate the practical success of such initiatives - have seen a record number of entries any of which could have been a worthy winner.   Come along and see what more than 30 organisations have been doing to create safer, healthier workplaces. Any one of which could be your next giant leap for improving how you do health and safety. Join us on 22 February we guarantee you will learn something new!   To register click on this link:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5371375306422039564

ICHCA Announces Record Number of Entries for the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award

Over 30 organisations from around the world have submitted entries for the 2021 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award. Covering products and procedures that achieve a demonstrable improvement in cargo handling and transport safety, the submissions range in focus from bulk cargo handling to containerised cargoes; safety reporting and education to environmental monitoring and fire- fighting.   For the full release, please click here   To Register for the Virtual Awards Ceremony, Click here   For all enquiries, contact Amanda at secretariat@ichca.com

Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses Webinar – 1 February 2022, 09:00 US EST, 14:00 UK, 15:00 CET

In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities. Today, our guest speaker spotlight is on Adria Mead from IVODGA will be presenting on the day. Adria is a Technical Consultant at International Vessel Operators Dangerous Goods Association. Adria has several years of dangerous goods transport experience with an emphasis in managing regulatory compliance programs, developing training programs and representing IVODGA at regulatory and industry meetings This seminar takes the new Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper as its central pillar. It addresses prime hazards and essential risk management associated with dangerous goods in warehousing. It also provides an overview of the warehouse checklist tool including key elements and suggested use. You are invited [...]

Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses Webinar – 1 February 2022, 09:00 US EST, 14:00 UK, 15:00 CET

In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities. This seminar takes the new Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper as its central pillar.  It addresses prime hazards and essential risk management associated with dangerous goods in warehousing.  It also provides an overview of the warehouse checklist tool including key elements and suggested use. You are invited to attend this 1-hour webinar which is open to all those with an interest in storing and handling dangerous goods.   For more information, please Click Here to view the full event guide   Reserve your place by contacting secretariat@ichca.com

Handling and storing dangerous goods in warehouses webinar 1 February 2022, 14:00 GMT

Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses Webinar – 1 February 2022, 09:00 US EST, 14:00 UK, 15:00 CET   In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities. This seminar takes the new Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper as its central pillar.  It addresses prime hazards and essential risk management associated with dangerous goods in warehousing.  It also provides an overview of the warehouse checklist tool including key elements and suggested use. You are invited to attend this 1-hour webinar which is open to all those with an interest in storing and handling dangerous goods. For more information, Click Here for the full event guide Reserve your place by contacting secretariat@ichca.com

“Ambitious for ICHCA’s future” – New Year Message from CEO Richard Steele

In only the last six months, ICHCA's members have worked together to deliver multiple work packages; accelerating improvements in safety and health across the industry. We are especially proud of the delivery with our partners of a Warehousing White Paper, which sets out principles for storage of dangerous goods and includes a practical operational checklist. Our Technical Panel meeting in October was attended by over 60 participants and addressed topics such as AI prediction of accidents and inspection of vessels for port worker safety.  We saw a record entry year for our TT Club sponsored Innovation in Safety Awards and will be bringing the rich ideas to the membership in the new year. Translations of the CTU Packing Quick Guide were published in 7 languages to improve access and its use. We co-sponsored 5 papers at the IMO Carriage of Cargos and Containers safety meeting and signed 3 MOU's with [...]

ICHCA Chair’s New Year Message

As we enter a new year of challenge, it remains abundantly clear that we rely on the combined efforts of people all along the supply chain to continue to deliver to the world. People in our industry continue to put themselves on the front line to handle and coordinate cargo vital to lives and economies. We acknowledge the skill, responsiveness and hard work seen across the globe in our sector and renew our contract with you to constructively support, deliver thought leadership and match your energy for doing the job safely and well. 2021 was a year of change for ICHCA. We are excited to have recruited a new CEO, Richard Steele. The Board, Richard and I are determined to build on the successes of the past, to grow our reach and impact, work with members and like-minded partner organisations to deliver positive change in health and safety for our [...]

ICHCA In The News – Press Clippings (December 2021)

Click Here to read articles from the following sources about ICHCA , collated by Portcare International. All About Shipping Business Politika Canary Ports.es Container Management Croneri.co.uk Gefahrgut.de Hazardous Cargo Bulletin Hellenic Shipping News Lloyd’s List Loadstar Marine Insight The Maritime Advocate Maritime Gateway Maritime Network News Material Handling & Logistics PortNews Nigeria Port Strategy Safety4Sea ShipInsight Splash 24/7 Trade Arabia UK Ports.org Trade Arabia World Cargo News Zawya.com

ICHCA and Partners Issue Comprehensive Safety Guidance Issued for Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Facilities

The tragic incidents in Tianjin and Beirut have marked a decade of increased concern over the safety of dangerous goods stored in ports, terminals and other warehousing facilities. ICHCA and three other industry groups have collaborated to address the issue and produce best practice guidelines in the form of a White Paper and Warehouse Checklist. In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities. Building on our combined expertise and experience, ICHCA International alongside our colleagues in the International Vessel Owners Dangerous Goods Association (IVODGA), National Cargo Bureau (NCB) and World Shipping Council (WSC) have responded to this critical requirement by developing a Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper. “A pivotal element of our [...]