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August 2023

Dear Subscriber...

Welcome to the August edition of ICHCA Insights. This month we have a wealth of articles ranging from vessel fires to safety innovation to wildlife protection. We include safety learning from the US Coast Guard on fire hazards and proper cargo stowage with examples of personal and combustible material left in used cars for export. We are excited to announce that the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award is on its way in less than 3 weeks. We warmly welcome the International Harbour Masters Association to the industry safety alliance that was launched in March in London.

We also provide an update on IMO environment matters and spotlight confined space and pilot ladder incidents reported by the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch. Rounding things out we have the ever popular "Inside ICHCA Australia" newsletter.

Let’s keep raising safety standards together!
Richard Steele
CEO, ICHCA International
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IN THIS ISSUE...

1. Safety Alert: Recognizing Fire Hazards & Proper Cargo Stowage
2. COMING SOON… TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards 2023
3. WWF new report on tools available to help combat illegal wildlife trafficking in the transport chain
4. Member update – IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee
5. UK Marine Accident investigation Branch 2022 Annual Report headlines Confined Space Fatality
6. Harbour Masters Add Weight to Group Seeking Action on Crucial Safety Issues
7. July 2023 edition of “Inside ICHCA Australia”

1. Safety Alert: Recognizing Fire Hazards & Proper Cargo Stowage

Following recent RoRo vessel fires, ICHCA and our partners have continued discussing fire hazards & proper cargo stowage.

This has included factors associated with the transport of previously owned vehicles such as personal goods and combustibles stored within vehicles, vehicles leaking fluids and failure to protect batteries from short circuit. These are three ‘causal factors’ identified by the US Coast Guard with reference to the Hoegh Xiamen fire in the linked alert contained within this article.

For more information and to view the alert, click "Read More".

2. COMING SOON...TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards 2023

The award that celebrates safety innovation in the global freight supply chain

Award entrants are invited to show that a product, idea, solution, process, scheme or other innovation has resulted in a demonstrable improvement to safety.

The 2023 Awards will open to entrants on 4 September 2023!

Watch this space…..

For more information about the TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards, click "Read More".

3. WWF France and Global One Health Alliance's New Report Aims to Inform the Transport Sector About Tools Available to Help Combat Illegal Wildlife Trafficking

“Preventing and detecting wildlife trafficking on maritime, aerial and postal/courier transport chains: An analysis of innovative solutions with the potential to support law enforcement and compliance efforts” (available online) identifies five detection categories: ionising radiation, nuclear material, non-ionising radiation, trace and acoustic.

Methods, results and suitability for detecting contraband on people, in luggage, parcels and of particular importance to our stakeholders containerised cargo as well as road and air shipment are explained. Means of deployment, portable, fixed or hand held as well as efficiency and key aspects such as safety and non-invasive vs invasive are also set out for the reader. The report also looks at additional tools such as environmental DNA, information sharing tools and training resources.

To read the full article please click "Read More".

4. Member Update - IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee


IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) met 3-7 July 2023 in London. ICHCA was represented by members: James Hookham and Aime Harrison

The main topic was a revised IMO strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships. This strategy will determine the pace at which shipping lines and port terminals need to adapt their operations to the use, storage and handling of low-carbon and zero-carbon marine fuels. Other items discussed of possible interest to ICHCA interests were also discussed.

To read the full article, and James' report of the meeting, please click "Read More".

5. UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch 2022 Annual Report headlines Confined Space Fatality

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch annual report 2022 has a wealth of valuable insight; arguably the most important safety issue highlighted is the death of three stevedores on board a bulk carrier

The investigation is still underway, but this incident is “a stark reminder that the industry still has much work to do to mitigate the hazards posed by noxious atmospheres.” MAIB notes that “The human drive to assist someone in danger is powerful, which is why so often a second person succumbs to the noxious atmosphere before realisation dawns, access is controlled and a properly equipped rescue starts. On this occasion, three stevedores had entered the space before access control was restored.

To read the full article, and to view the MAIB Annual Report, please click "Read More".

6. Harbour Masters Add Weight to Group Seeking Action on Crucial Safety Issues


The International Harbour Masters Association has joined the industry initiative to promulgate a vision for the improved safety and security of global trade by taking advantage of unified information and data to bring greater awareness and understanding of safety

To read the full article, please click "Read More".

7. July 2023 Edition of "Inside ICHCA Australia" Available


The latest issue of Inside ICHCA Australia is now available to view

To read the full article, please click "Read More".

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