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April 2025
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Dear Members and Friends...
Welcome to the April edition of ICHCA Insights - your trusted source for the latest developments in cargo handling safety, innovation, and industry collaboration.
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Each issue of this newsletter reflects the incredible dedication and momentum across our global community. And this month is no exception. From forward-thinking safety innovations and vital alerts to international engagements and opportunities to connect in person, we are excited to share a wealth of stories that highlight just how far we’ve come - and the steps we’re taking together to go even further.
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In this edition, we’re proud to showcase the inspirational entries from the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award, recognising the forward-thinkers raising the bar for safety in our industry. We also share vital safety alerts, including a sobering reminder of the risks posed by enclosed spaces and work at height, alongside ways of managing those risks. We look ahead to our eagerly anticipated Technical Panel meeting in Barcelona this May, and spotlight ICHCA’s continuing involvement in shaping global maritime safety policy through our work at the IMO.
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As always, ICHCA Insights is here to keep you informed, connected, and inspired. I encourage you to dive in, explore the full stories on our website, and share your own insights with us.
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Thank you for being a vital part of our mission to enhance safety and efficiency across cargo handling worldwide.
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Let’s keep raising standards, together.
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IN THIS ISSUE...
- A wealth of safety innovation in one place
- Safety Alert: Fatality of three stevedores in enclosed space on board a bulk vessel
- ICHCA Member G2 Ocean Safety Bulletin: Three falls from ladders
- ICHCA Technical Panel Meeting, Barcelona 19 May 2025
- The work of the IMO and the latest Current Awareness Bulletin
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1. A wealth of safety innovation in one place
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Safety innovators in the field of cargo handling from across the globe have been celebrated via the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award. Their outstanding entries were submitted late last year and have now been collated in their entirety by the awards organizer ICHCA International. The resultant Digest is now available.
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The well-being of the workforce and the security of cargo and equipment are at the forefront of cargo handling operations throughout the world. This is reassuring, however more can always be done to improve safety conditions. TT Club, together with ICHCA are therefore maintaining their efforts to encourage and disseminate the good news about successful innovation wherever possible.
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“The publication of this Digest, detailing all twenty-seven innovations put forward for the award this year endeavours to do just that,” says Mike Yarwood, TT’s Managing Director, Loss Prevention. “It demonstrates the strength and quality of the innovations and reflects the drive by organisations throughout the industry to improve safety standards. It is relatively easy, given the spotlight afforded the winners of the award, to appreciate their successes in meeting current safety challenges. However, the high calibre and sheer volume of safety products, processes and concepts offered was so impressive that they all deserve recognition. The Digest fulfils that requirement.”
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To read the full news post, please click Read More
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2. Safety Alert: Fatality of three stevedores in enclosed space on board a bulk vessel
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27 June 2022 three stevedores died in a cargo hold access space on board a bulk vessel at Bunyu Island anchorage, Indonesia.
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The vessel was loading coal from barges using a floating crane. Loading had been paused and all hatches were closed due to heavy rain. After the rain stopped, a stevedore attempted to access a bulldozer in cargo hold No.7 but mistakenly entered the access space of cargo hold No.8 and was overcome. Two other stevedores collapsed while attempting to rescue him as crew collected rescue equipment.
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For the full safety alert, please click Read More
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3. ICHCA Member G2 Ocean Safety Bulletin: Three falls from ladders
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In the latest edition of G2 Ocean’s Safety Bulletin, the focus is on the use of portable ladders. Within just five days, they had three incidents where stevedores fell from ladders on their vessels.
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To access the full Safety Bulletin, click Read More
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4. ICHCA Technical Panel Meeting, Barcelona, 19 May 2025
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ICHCA Technical Panel and Annual General Meeting, Barcelona, 19 May 2025
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Plans are moving at pace for our in-person meeting in Barcelona. We are excited about the opportunity to get members together face to face for quality learning and networking. We have secured several speakers and will be locking the remaining programme in the coming weeks. We are delighted to report that we are already over-subscribed and are investigating options to open up additional places. If you are not already registered (you will have received confirmation from Amanda if you are) and are interested in attending please contact secretariat@ichca.com
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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 and exhibition.
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5. The work of the IMO and the latest Current Awareness Bulletin
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ICHCA is proud to be a recognised Non-Governmental Organisation at the International Maritime Organisation. It means that the cargo handling industry has a voice when amendments to international regulations and codes of practice are being made.
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If you want to know what has been happening recently at IMO, one of the helpful options is the Current Awareness Bulletin. The February 2025 issue is now available on our web site along with back issues.
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To access the latest CAB click Read More
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© ICHCA International 2025
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