All Safety articles – Page 21
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From our sponsorsHeavy Lift Awards 2020 shortlist: Airfreight Solution of the Year
Our finalists for the 2020 Airfreight Solution of the Year award, sponsored by Sarens, have executed outstanding project cargo shipments by air in the last 12 months.
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From our sponsorsFLS Projects steps up to the challenge
In spite of the difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic, FLS Projects is continuing to adapt to the current situation in order to support the movement of complex project cargo worldwide.
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NewsHeavy Lift Awards 2020 shortlist revealed
After the first phase of judging by our panel of industry experts, the shortlist has been revealed for the Heavy Lift Awards 2020.
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NewsSamson announces latest rope innovations
USA-based Samson Rope has introduced new ranges of synthetic ropes – EverSteel-X, AmSteel-X and SureSteel – designed to improve safety in mooring operations.
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NewsRe-introducing the Heavy Lift Awards for 2020
After much consideration and monitoring of the Covid-19 situation across the globe, HLPFI has come to the decision to host the Heavy Lift Awards 2020 in a new virtual capacity rather than a live event this year.
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NewsNeptune Cyber launches digital marine safety tool
Neptune Cyber has launched an online tool to ensure marine operators stay ahead of new cyber risk regulations due to enter force in January 2021.
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NewsMomentous lift for Marr
Australia-headquartered Marr Contracting has used a heavy lift tower crane to lift a 155-tonne load to height of 318 m.
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NewsAAL supports energy projects in Europe and Iraq
AAL has delivered three generators using its 31,000 dwt multipurpose ship AAL Singapore for two gas-fired power plant projects.
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NewsDamen newbuild progresses
Damen Shipyards Group has laid the keel of a crane barge that will be ultimately delivered to Panama.
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NewsWagenborg targets West Africa
Royal Wagenborg has expanded its multipurpose services to include ports in West Africa.
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NewsInvestigation report published for Campbeltown accident
The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published its investigation report into the 2019 accident in Campbeltown, Scotland, where two crewmen were injured onboard the heavy lift vessel Zea Servant.
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NewsAirpes delivers custom spreader beam
Airpes – a manufacturer of lifting, weighing and below-the-hook equipment – has shipped the first in a series of spreader beams that will be used in the assembly of wind turbines.
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NewsCIS and CM Labs boost training offering
Crane Industry Services (CIS) and CM Labs Simulations have expanded its simulation training for operators of cranes, earthmoving equipment, and maritime and port equipment.
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NewsGPA elects officers and reports positive outlook
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has elected its board officers for the coming fiscal year and revealed better-than-expected results for the month of May.
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NewsUTC delivers in Chile
Global freight forwarder UTC Overseas handled the transportation of mining equipment from the Puerto Angamos port in Chile to an inland mining site, amid Covid-19 disruption and political unrest.
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NewsG2 Ocean joins ship automation study
G2 Ocean has partnered with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and 22 maritime industry partners to study safe methods and technology for enabling ship automation.
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From our sponsorsBigger and heavier lifts, greater competition, tighter deadlines: heavy lifting in 2020
With the world of heavy lifting and transportation becoming more complex and technically demanding than ever, here’s how synthetic fibers can meet ever increasing demands. Marc Eijssen of Dyneema® reports.
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NewsCombilift coping with Covid
Irish material handling solutions provider Combilift has implemented a number of measures to keep up its productivity in times of Covid-19 and social distancing – its space optimisation expertise has also proven to be invaluable for customers.
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NewsSarens launches CS350 climbing system
Belgium-headquartered heavy transport engineering and lifting specialist Sarens has introduced its CS350 climbing system – the latest in a new generation of bottom-feeding jacking systems.
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NewsA world turned upside down
At the time of writing, logistics companies generally felt it was too early to say what impact the coronavirus pandemic might have on civil engineering project work around the world. Phil Hastings reports.