All Safety articles – Page 22
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NewsFire outbreak at US port
A fire broke out aboard Höegh Autoliners’ ro-ro vessel Höegh Xiamen yesterday (June 4) at Blount Island, Jacksonville, USA; there are no injuries to any of the 21 crew members, who have all been evacuated from the vessel.
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NewsZeebrugge joins IPCSA
The port of Zeebrugge in Belgium has joined the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) as it looks to share expertise gained from its Smart Port, Green Port and Safety Port projects.
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NewsUrgent action needed on keyworker designation
The heads of the maritime, labour and aviation organisations of the United Nations have issued a plea for urgent action on crew changes and for keyworker designation.
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NewsECOL to align with BCACS crane operator licence
ESTA is set to sign a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) with Canada’s British Columbia Association for Crane Safety (BCACS) for its European Crane Operators Licence (ECOL).
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NewsEnerpac adds to SCJ series
Enerpac has launched the SCJ-100 self-locking cube jack, which provides a lifting capacity of 100 tons (90.7 tonnes) per leg.
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NewsSARR delivers the goods
SARR Freights has completed the delivery of railway coaches and locomotives in what proved to be a complex road haulage project in India.
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NewsBroshuis to resume production
Dutch trailer manufacturer Broshuis has said that it will reopen its production facilities on June 2, 2020.
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NewsSC&RA appoints Koberg
Kris Koberg, ceo at outrigger pad manufacturer DICA, will serve a three-year term on the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s (SC&RA) safety education and training committee.
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NewsFLS Projects ships HRSG modules
FLS Projects Thailand has coordinated the load out of eight heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) modules for onward shipment to Zagreb in Croatia.
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NewsRoadmap to relieve seafarers
Crew changes and repatriation have emerged as two of the biggest challenges facing the shipping industry as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has now endorsed a plan to address the issues.
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NewsGerman trade shows could restart in May
UFI – the global association for the exhibition industry – has published a framework aimed at the safe and controlled reopening of exhibitions and B2B trade events around the world.
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NewsFast Freight adds Combilift solution
Romania-based Fast Freight has taken delivery of a Combi-CSS container slip sheet from Irish manufacturer Combilift.
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NewsTadano resumes production in Germany
Crane manufacturer Tadano has resumed production at its facilities in Lauf and Zweibrücken, Germany.
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NewsOmega Morgan completes component move
Omega Morgan, in partnership with Texas-based Lone Star Trucking, has transported components for 38 Vestas wind turbines in Washington, USA.
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NewsAntonov Airlines: Coping with a crisis
With Covid-19 lockdown measures causing disruptions to supply chains across the world, Andriy Blagovisniy, commercial director at Antonov Airlines, discusses the main challenges facing the airfreight sector.
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NewsHuisman and Jan De Nul develop UQC
Huisman has designed a universal quick connector (UQC) for the heavy lift cranes that will be fitted on Jan De Nul’s newbuild offshore installation vessels Les Alizés and Voltaire.
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NewsTough road ahead for the crew change challenge
Crew managers attempting to repatriate or relieve seafarers are facing a number of challenges, and these may be the tip of the iceberg for the shipping industry, according to crewing specialist Henrik Jensen.
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NewsAlmajdouie selects Wabco for digital solutions
Almajdouie Logistics has contracted Wabco to equip 1,200 trucks and 1,400 trailers in its fleet with advanced telematics systems.
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NewsFinal chance to enter the Heavy Lift Awards
With the submission deadline approaching for the Heavy Lift Awards 2020, don't miss out on the chance to lift a trophy in October by beginning your entries today.
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NewsConstruction continues in Genoa
The third span of the new bridge in Genoa, Italy has been installed by Salini Impregilo and Fincantieri, as construction progresses amid the Covid-19 outbreak.