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Electric Vehicle Maritime Safety Conference: 17 October 2024 - Early Bird Discount! Book before Friday 13 September 2024 for Early Bird Discount. To book visit https://lnkd.in/eFKAwhji ICHCA Member Port Skills and Safety and the UK Chamber of Shipping are bringing together experts from academia, the automotive, and maritime industries, to discuss the risks and mitigations arising from the increased use of electric vehicles in ports and their carriage on vessels transiting through UK ports. Lithium-ion batteries are increasing used in everyday life, from electric cars to mobility scooters, up to electric tugs and port plant equipment. Whilst the risk of fire associated with their use is not thought to be higher than any other fire risk, the implications of electric battery fires can be far more severe. Dealing with a lithium-ion fire in a port or on a ship presents unique challenges and risks, this conference will discuss those risk and how best to prepare for them. This conference will discuss the various touch-points that electric vehicles have with ports and shipping including car carriers, ro-ro ferries, plant and ageing batteries being exported in containers. This conference is open to members of both associations as well as any other interested parties. Confirmed speakers include: Paul Christensen, Chair of Pure and Applied Electrochemistry, Director Lithiumion safety Ltd Martin Brown, Test Support Services, Improvement Consultant, Horiba Mira Stephan Hennig, SoSRep, Department for Transport. Plus speaker panels covering the international levels of risks and legislation, case studies from UK maritime, and suggested training and equipment. This conference will discuss the various touch-points that electric vehicles have with ports and shipping including car carriers, ro-ro ferries, plant and ageing batteries being exported in containers. Tickets Early bird (01/06/24 – 13/09/24): PSS, CoS and fire service members – £110, Non-members – £150. After: PSS, CoS and fire service members – £150, Non-members – £200. Date/Time: 17 October 2024 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Courtyard London Heathrow Airport 1 Nobel Dr, Harlington Middlesex. UB3 5EY Full details: https://lnkd.in/ebW7wcNy

TT Club Innovation in Safety Award – Open for Entries    The Award is for those who are making a significant difference to safety in cargo transport – NOW.   As of today entries are welcomed for the latest annual TT Club sponsored and ICHCA organized Innovation in Safety Award   Now more than ever the challenge to everyone in the global freight industry is to drive safety forward. Developing technologies combined with knowledge and experience at all levels can significantly enhance how we manage very real risks to our people cargoes and services. Risks such as explosion, fire, fall, crush, run over and moving objects require ongoing control in ports and onboard ships. The better industry gets at this, the better the results for life, limb, cargo and infrastructure, the better the work for workforces and the more sustainable and successful the organisations that we depend on. The opportunity exists not just to prevent headline grabbing events, but also day-to-day incidents that may be less in the media spotlight but can affect both shore-side workers and ships’ crew.   “The good news is that cargo handlers, carriers and the developers of technological devices and systems of all shapes and sizes are diligently producing innovations to improve risk control,” reports TT Club’s MD Loss Prevention, Mike Yarwood. “I’m pleased to say that working with ICHCA, our efforts in encouraging such innovation are having a positive effect. This Award plays a significant role in those efforts.”   All entries to the Award are welcomed. Judging criteria and entry form can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/eJzMF2wb   Full press release: https://lnkd.in/eUcwtznJ   #safety #cargohandling

Member Spotlight: ICHCA's Unique Technical Advisory Service Please see details below for today’s Member Benefit Spotlight: a unique Technical Advisory Service providing our members with a trusted source of information on cargo handling practice, policy and regulations. Our panel of technical experts have a wealth of experience and knowledge to draw from. To find out more follow the link: https://lnkd.in/dGKHDf6P #safety #cargohandling

ICHCA In-Person Technical Panel & AGM - Save The Date 19 May 2025 Our next in-person ICHCA Technical Panel and Annual General Meeting will take place in Barcelona on 19 May 2025. This meeting will give ICHCA members the opportunity to meet face to face, to network, share and learn together. Our meeting is in partnership with ICHCA member Transport Events. All ICHCA members attending our meeting will receive a complimentary delegate registration for the full three days of ‘Mediterranean Port & Logistics 2025’ with the chance to participate in a Port de Barcelona technical site visit, networking reception, international ports and logistics conference, exhibition and networking dinner. The ICHCA programme will be developed over the coming months and we will share details as they are confirmed. Please reserve 19 May 2025 in your diary, if you have any questions email [email protected] #safety #cargohandling

Member Event: Smart Digital Ports of the Future Europe 24 - 25 September 2024   Our member Port Technology International - PTI is delighted to remind you about their Smart Digital Ports of the Future Europe event, being held from 24 to 25 September 2024 in Rotterdam.   Smart Digital Ports Of The Future returns for its 8th year to Rotterdam, highlighting the latest pioneering smart technologies shaping the port industry. The conference will incorporate keynote presentations and panel discussions focusing on the opportunities and challenges that come with smart tech including digital twin, AI, IoT and autonomous solutions, and there will be open discussions on the challenges preventing the industry from achieving full digitalisation.   As with all PTI events, delegates from Ports and Terminals can attend for FREE!   Link - https://sdp.ptievents.com/ Date - 24 to 25 September 2024   Location –Rotterdam, The Netherlands   If you have any questions or are interested in registering, email: [email protected]    

ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin - Isolate energy, connect people   Follow the link for the latest edition G2 Ocean's Safety Bulletin: https://lnkd.in/gE5nYU7m   Message from G2 Ocean: "In this edition of our Safety Bulletin, we highlight a near miss where a stevedore started operating a crane, while crew were doing repair jobs on the same crane. A big thanks to the Master, who made an incident report full of insights, and shared it with us."   We are grateful to G2 Ocean for providing details and for raising awareness. We acknowledge their commitment to sharing learning to benefit others.   #safety #cargohandling 

Latest “TT Talk” Articles Available – August 2024   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.   Follow the link for the articles: https://lnkd.in/esgGy7yE

Member Benefit: Free delegate places at Seychelles Maritime Week 2024, 25 - 26 September 2024   We are delighted to remind you about the ICHCA member benefit in partnership with Transport Events. We have secured the exciting opportunity for five ICHCA Member delegates to attend Seychelles Maritime Week FREE of CHARGE. Each complimentary place is worth €1,995 per delegate. If you would like to attend, please email: [email protected] to secure your place. We will need your confirmation by 14 September subject to availability so confirm your registration now!   This prestigious conference and exhibition is hosted by the Seychelles Port Authority and endorsed by leading maritime associations APIOI and PMAESA.   Session Highlights:   Shipping & Cargo Development: Building shipping and cargo community development in alignment with port development.   Innovative Solutions: Adapting innovative solutions for spatial usage to maximize the port’s existing potential.   Technological Advancement: Collating the tenets to establish ports as technologically advanced hubs.   Geostrategic Benefits: Exploring Seychelles' success as a geostrategic port and the expansion opportunities it offers.   Maritime Economic Corridor: Creating a value-driven maritime economic corridor and positioning the port as the next maritime hub of East Africa.   Economy Expansion: Expanding The Blue Economy and The Green Economy.   Community Empowerment: Empowering the port, industry, and the overall regional community.   Special Features:   Network with over 250 key decision-makers, industry leaders, government officials, academics, CEOs and maritime experts from across East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.   Workshops on specific maritime topics. Join a stellar lineup of 30 world-class speakers who will illuminate the latest trends, challenges, and solutions shaping the maritime landscape. Gain insights on port operations, shipping, supply chain optimisation and cutting-edge logistics strategies.   Exhibition showcasing the latest maritime technologies. Transport Events Seychelles Maritime Week 2024 is the largest maritime transport event in the Indian Ocean region. It is taking place this year in the breathtaking Seychelles from Tuesday 24 September to Thursday 26 September. This prestigious event will be hosted at the luxurious Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa, showcasing Seychelles as a Preferred Regional Maritime Gateway for the Indian Ocean.   Join the Premier Maritime Transport Event in the Indian Ocean.   Transport Events look forward to welcoming you to Seychelles Maritime Week 2024!   FOLLOW THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://lnkd.in/duXXwEPD

Current Awareness Bulletin - for IMO themes and news - July 2024   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.   Follow the link for the July 2024 CAB: https://lnkd.in/ejguq95s   This edition along with the back catalogue is available at: https://lnkd.in/e44wiar   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.   #safety #cargohandling