1. New Chair Announced for Cargo Handling Industry Body
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International Cargo Handling Association (ICHCA) has a new chair. Australian Scott McKay has been elected, effective 30 September.
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The appointment of McKay, a veteran with nearly forty years experience of supply chain management is seen as reinforcing that mission, particularly regarding the Association’s attempts to disseminate safety performance data and innovations to cargo handlers and the broader industry. McKay commented, “I see that ICHCA has a fantastic opportunity to further develop gathering, analysing and sharing safety data and best practice to help improve safety decisions and cultural change along and across the cargo supply chain.”
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For the full article press release "Read More":
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2. TT Club Innovation in Safety Award - Last Chance to Enter!
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Last chance to enter - Closing Date 14 November 2025!
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Submit your safety innovation for the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award and gain global industry recognition.
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3. New ICHCA Member Strata Worldwide is a Leader in Port Safety
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Specialist in the use of smart technologies, including remote sensors and monitoring becomes a part of ICHCA bringing another innovator into the cargo handling community which is dedicated to safety in the port working environment
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Both ICHCA and Strata understand the complexity of operating in a modern, fast-moving cargo handling environment and our aims align when it comes to safeguarding workers in the sector and maintaining productivity. We welcome Strata, the latest membership addition to ICHCA.
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For the full press release click "Read More":
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4. Safety Alert: Confined Space Fatality on board bulk carrier in port
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Incident Date: 20 May 2024
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Location: Ishinomaki Port, Japan
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Vessel: EVER FELICITY (Bulk Carrier, IMO 9379856)
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Cargo: Palm Kernel Shells (PKS)
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Casualties: 1 stevedore Fatality and 1 stevedore Injured
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Two stevedores collapsed inside cargo hold No.1 of the vessel during loading operations. One died and the other was injured.
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For the full safety alert click on "Read More"
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5. ICHCA Member G2Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin - Rough crane handling
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This edition is about unsafe operation of vessel cranes.
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In it G2 Ocean explains in detail what they mean by “rough” handling and the risks to personnel that may result from it.
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For the full safety bulletin click on "Read More"
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6. TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony - 25 February 2026 - Save The Date
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The TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony will be held on 25 February 2026 in London – Save The Date for your diaries.
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7. 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 September 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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