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ICHCA Insights – January 2026

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Join us to celebrate innovation in safety

Image: 2025 Winners & Highly Commended! ICHCA and TT Club are delighted to invite you to the presentation of the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award on Wednesday 25 February 2026. Kindly hosted by TOC events in their London offices with views across London's skyline. When: 2pm, Wednesday 25 February 2026 Where: TOC Offices, 240 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8BF We have a jam-packed schedule of speakers including PD Ports, the European Space Agency, Shoreham Port, Dublin Port, Doyle Shipping, as well as the opportunity to celebrate our winning entries. Sign up by emailing: secretariat@ichca.com

Report To Members January 2026

Success in 2025 2025 was a year of significant progress for ICHCA, marked by innovation, collaboration, and strengthened global influence. Across our technical programme, data and insight work, guidance development, and international engagement, we delivered practical tools, deeper evidence, and real-world solutions to support safer cargo handling. From advancing dangerous goods awareness and delivering powerful learning resources, to expanding our Severe Risks Dashboard and contributing to major international regulatory developments, 2025 demonstrated the growing impact of ICHCA’s work and the value of our global member community. Looking Ahead to an Exciting 2026 Building on this strong foundation, 2026 promises to be one of ICHCA’s most ambitious and impactful years yet. With landmark projects moving from development into delivery, we will be launching major new safety tools and guidance, advancing benchmarking and insight through our Accident Data Sharing and Benchmarking System, and continuing to shape international standards and policy. Alongside enhanced member engagement, events, digital transformation, and sustained global advocacy, 2026 will be a year defined by delivery, collaboration and meaningful progress for the safety of cargo handling worldwide. Full details of our achievements and upcoming programme can be found HERE.

New Year Message from ICHCA’s Chair 2026

It is an honour to address you for the first time as Chair of ICHCA International. I am grateful for the warm welcome I have received from our global community and for the strong foundations laid by my predecessor. ICHCA continues to be a unique forum where expertise is shared openly, collaboration thrives and the common purpose of protecting people drives everything we do. Throughout 2025, our organisation delivered a substantial programme of work. We strengthened our technical guidance, expanded our data analysis, contributed to the development of global standards and deepened engagement with industry partners. These achievements reflect the extraordinary commitment of our members, project teams and working groups. As we enter 2026, our ambition is clear. We will launch major new tools, expand our influence at the IMO, ISO and other international bodies, deliver new guidance on critical safety topics, refresh our digital presence and host an even more interactive members’ conference. Perhaps most significantly, we will launch our accident data sharing and benchmarking system — a major step toward a safer global industry. With my warmest regards, Scott McKay Chair, ICHCA International

Safety Video: Hidden Dangers in Cargo Documentation

We would like to remind you about ICHCA’s latest safety video: Hidden Dangers in Shipping Documentation Learn how simple terms like “household goods” or “tool boxes” can conceal life-threatening hazards. This video explores the real-world consequences of misdeclared dangerous goods and how supply chain partners can work together to prevent them. Watch Video Please watch, share, and discuss with your teams. Together, we can make the cargo supply chain safer.

Speaker Line-Up Announced – TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce the full speaker line-up for the ICHCA International TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards, taking place on Wednesday 25 February 2026. The afternoon will open with our first keynote speaker, Frans Calje, who will share PD Ports’ journey to becoming one of the UK’s largest and most progressive ports. Next, Megan Blundell, PSS Awards Winner from Shoreham Port, will explore how technology can help ports become faster, smarter and safer, with a particular focus on the next generation. In our second keynote session, representatives from the European Space Agency (ESA) — Ana Raposo, Business Applications and Partnerships Officer, and Nil Angli, Space Solutions Maritime Lead — will discuss how space-based innovation is supporting progress within the maritime sector. There will be an interactive leadership panel, moderated by Neil Dalus (TT Club), featuring: Lucy Pritchard, Head of Health & Safety, Shoreham Port Michael McKenna, Harbour Master, Dublin Port Ray Eagle, Director of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality, Doyle Shipping Richard Steele, CEO, ICHCA International Harry Palmer, Risk Assessment Manager, TT Club Finally we will conclude with the award ceremony itself where we will announce the winners and shortlisted entries and celebrate the safety innovation [...]

IMDG Code Amendment 42-24 – Errata and Corrigenda (December 2025)

We are sharing the latest Errata and Corrigenda (December 2025) for the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, 2024 Edition – Amendment 42-24. These updates clarify and correct elements of Amendment 42-24 and should be taken into account when applying the Code. We would also like to remind members that Amendment 42-24 will become mandatory from 1 January 2026, at which point the current amendment will be retired. Members are therefore encouraged to ensure that their procedures, training, and documentation are fully aligned with Amendment 42-24 ahead of this date. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like further guidance. For full details CLICK HERE 

ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin – It’s safer now! (also available in Portuguese)

As always in the holiday edition of G2 Ocean's Safety Bulletin, they don’t describe any incidents. Their Cargo Handling & Safety Manager Ivo reflects on progress made in safety. If you think you have seen him before, you may be right. Ivo has been around in ports and on board our vessels, for more than forty years! 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 can make a difference where it really matters; [...]

Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – November 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 - November 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.

Season’s Greetings from ICHCA International

Season’s Greetings from everyone at ICHCA International. Thank you for your support and engagement throughout the year. Our office will remain open over the festive season, closing only on the national holidays: 25 December 2025, 26 December 2025 and 1 January 2026 We look forward to continuing to work with you in the new year and wish you a safe, restful and happy holiday period.

ICHCA IMDG Code E-Learning Course – Enrol Today

Your essential introduction to the transport of dangerous goods by sea — now available We are pleased to remind you about ICHCA’s latest e-learning course: Overview of the Provisions in the IMDG Code Covering the latest Amendment 42-24, this flexible online training gives you the essential introduction to: the Code’s background, principles, and layout how dangerous goods can be correctly classified the marking, labelling, and placarding requirements best practice in stowage and segregation accurate documentation and reporting Learning your way: Up-to-date content Interactive and practical Learn at your own pace Certificate on completion Enrol now by e-mailing services@hazcheck.com to enquire about delegate places. Please put Overview of the Provisions in the IMDG Code into the subject line and don’t forget to mention ICHCA if you are a member! For more details on the course content click: HERE

Latest “TT Talk” Article Available – December 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: IMDG Code Amendment 42-24 November 2025 The latest amendment to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code becomes mandatory on 1 January 2026. TT Club has updated its Book it Right a new TT Brief series to help industry stakeholders comply. TT Talk: Bulk cargo storage fire risks Dust explosion risk is real and often underestimated. Effective dust control, certified equipment, monitoring systems, and rigorous housekeeping are essential for safety and operational resilience.

ICHCA Insights – December 2025

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Fumigation Risks On Board Vessels

This year’s ICHCA campaign has been on the handling and transport of Dangerous Goods.  As we approach the end of 2025, we are taking the opportunity to refresh members about the topics we have covered and to remind readers that Amendment 42-24 which has been voluntary, will become the mandated IMDG Code in January 2026.  Today’s topic is: Fumigation Risks On Board Vessels Paper CCC 11/5/6 ‘Fumigation-related casualties’ was submitted to the IMO this summer as a joint document between several competent authorities and IMO recognised non-governmental organisations. It lists 31 incidents, 25 of which involved workplace fatalities. The report notes that “At least 46 seafarers and shore workers have lost their lives after being exposed to hazards associated with the fumigation of cargo holds” since the Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo holds (MSC.1/Circ.1264) was drafted in 2008. The predominant cause of death in the data is exposure to fumigant. There were also a smaller number of fatalities associated with fumigation related fire or explosion. Fumigant not contained At least ten incidents evidenced a ‘lack of effective physical barriers between fumigated cargo space and accommodation’. Twenty [...]

Managing Lithium-Ion Battery Risks in EV Transport Safety

This year’s ICHCA campaign has been on the handling and transport of Dangerous Goods.  As we approach the end of 2025, we are taking the opportunity to refresh members about the topics we have covered and to remind readers that Amendment 42-24 which has been voluntary, will become the mandated IMDG Code in January 2026.  Today’s topic is: Managing Lithium-Ion Battery Risks in EV Transport Safety In this article on Dangerous Goods we address the information available on Lithium-ion battery fire safety. International and national regulators, insurers, industry bodies and other stakeholders have been developing content around this risk for several years. At ICHCA we have built an infographic showing sources of information on this topic. It is designed to be a single page ‘at a glance’ resource, a living document that will continue to develop as new content becomes available. Click the image below to download the latest version. The Growing Challenge of Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Transport With the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and battery-powered equipment, the global transport and logistics industry faces increasing challenges in managing the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. Incidents, such as container fires at the Ports of Montreal and Los [...]

How to Spot Potentially Hidden Hazards in Shipping Documentation

This year’s ICHCA campaign has been on the handling and transport of Dangerous Goods.  As we approach the end of 2025, we are taking the opportunity to refresh members about the topics we have covered and to remind readers that Amendment 42-24 which has been voluntary, will become the mandated IMDG Code in January 2026.  Today’s topic is: How to Spot Potentially Hidden Hazards in Shipping Documentation We will look at the potential for simple phrases used in shipping documentation that through error or omission might mean there are unexpected dangerous goods involved. We have also developed a video on this topic, which we will be resending over the next couple of weeks to further raise awareness of the risks associated with hidden dangerous goods. According to TT Club, millions of tonnes of packaged dangerous goods are safely transported each year. These include everyday items such as fireworks, propane, gasoline, lighters, bleach, solvent-based paint, aerosols, pest control substances, charcoal, and lithium batteries. When properly packed, labelled, and documented, these goods can be transported safely in compliance with international regulations. However, when dangerous goods are misdeclared, improperly packaged, or inadequately documented, the risks to people, cargo, infrastructure, and the environment [...]

Crucial amendment to IMDG Code on Ammonium Nitrate sanctioned by the IMO

This year’s ICHCA campaign has been on the handling and transport of Dangerous Goods.  As we approach the end of 2025, we are taking the opportunity to refresh members about the topics we have covered and to remind readers that Amendment 42-24 which has been voluntary, will become the mandated IMDG Code in January 2026.  Today’s topic is: Crucial amendment to IMDG Code on Ammonium Nitrate sanctioned by the IMO ICHCA welcomes the IMO decision to amend a key aspect of the IMDG Code governing ammonium nitrate shipments to significantly improve their safe transportation by sea and highlights its importance as part of the association’s Dangerous Goods Awareness campaign. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved changes to its maritime safety regulations in the form of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code to improve the safety of ammonium nitrate transport by sea. ICHCA is drawing attention to the move, as well as other changes to the IMDG Code designed to improve safety when shipping handling and carrying dangerous goods via its awareness campaign throughout 2025. This particular change affects Clause 7.6.2.8.4 and reinforces that carriage of UN 1942 Ammonium Nitrate and UN 2067 Ammonium Nitrate Based Fertilizer under [...]