Port Skills and Safety

Martin Carlsson who spoke at our recent EV maritime safety conference has shared some additional resources around fire risks which members may find useful. https://lnkd.in/eAn-q-Kt

🔧 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠? ⚓ At the EV maritime safety conference, experts from Remit Training, EINTAC Ltd, EVFSS Ltd, and Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection AB discussed what the maritime sector can do to enhance Electric Vehicle safety. The panel emphasised the importance of awareness, training, and collaboration across the industry to prepare for the growing presence of EVs. Discover their insights on training, fire prevention, and operational risks for EVs in port environments. #saferports #evconference #lithiumion UK Chamber of Shipping, British Ports Association, UK Major Ports Group, Neil Charnock https://lnkd.in/dApVngyt

🚢 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠? 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 ⚓ At the recent Electric Vehicle Maritime safety conference, a panel of experts from ports, shipping, and fire services discussed their experiences managing the risks associated with Electric Vehicles (EVs). The conversation covered case studies, operational challenges, and the importance of collaboration in addressing EV fire risks. Explore insights from CalMac Ferries Limited, The Bristol Port Company, Avon Fire & Rescue Service, and Peel Ports Group on training, preparedness, and the transition to EVs in port environments. UK Chamber of Shipping, UK Major Ports Group, British Ports Association #saferports #evconference #lithiumion https://lnkd.in/d4ajjdta

🚗 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 🚒 At the recent Electric Vehicle maritime safety conference, Glenn Bowyer from the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) highlighted the increasing fire risks posed by EVs and lithium-ion batteries, particularly in port environments. With tightly packed EVs and battery transport creating higher fire loads, collaboration between ports, fire services, and other stakeholders is critical. Explore Glenn's insights on fire safety challenges and the proactive steps needed to mitigate these risks. UK Chamber of Shipping, UK Major Ports Group, British Ports Association #saferports #evconference #lithiumion https://lnkd.in/dHr2ufjW

I’m going to be representing Port Skills and Safety at the Maritime Innovation Forum at Newcastle University on 05 November. I’ll be speaking about our project using AI to help uncover the root causes of incidents. The event pulls together the leading innovation support providers across the UK, covering defence, clean maritime, AI, coatings, skills, safety, offshore wind, grants, investment and importantly showcases the world class maritime research and business capability in the region.  To join me at this event register here: https://lnkd.in/eUpRw5wY #maritime #innovation #skills #safety #ai Sheldon Ryan COMET Debbie Cavaldoro

🔥 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞 🚢 The rise in the number of of Electric Vehicles and lithium-ion batteries introduces new challenges for maritime fire safety. In his recent speech at the Electric Vehicle maritime safety conference, Stephan Hennig outlined the complexities of responding to these fires, emphasising the need for swift action, updated regulations, and better collaboration across the industry. UK Chamber of Shipping, UK Major Ports Group, British Ports Association #saferports #evconference #lithiumion https://lnkd.in/d_MUG5SF

We are really excited to be speaking about AI and Port Safety at the Maritime Innovation Forum. Safety LEad Jen Maddison will be speaking alongside partners from across the UK and the NE with topics covering clean maritime, offshore renewables, defence innovation, funding, research, investment, business support and of course AI in maritime.  Register now to join the conversation! https://lnkd.in/gXvFbjBJ Sheldon Ryan Sarah-Louise Keegan James Lovett Hao Zheng

Can't believe this was a whole week ago!

This week is Irish Ports Safety Week and we hope all our Irish port members have had a successful and informative week. https://lnkd.in/ed_UJJyf

🌊 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 - 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 / 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 ⚓ How well is the maritime sector prepared to address safety risks relating to EV and lithium-ion batteries? To find out what the maritime panel at the recent EV maritime safety conference had to say, visit our website. UK Chamber of Shipping, Stena Teknik, TT Club, ICHCA International, The Bristol Port Company, UK Major Ports Group, British Ports Association #saferports #evconference #lithiumion https://lnkd.in/dwQFZWKu