All Safety articles – Page 42

  • News

    Offshore cargo handling guide launched

    2015-02-10T00:00:00Z

    February 10 - A cross industry workgroup has published the latest edition of the 'Best Practice for the Safe Packing and Handling of Cargo to and from Offshore Locations' handbook.

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    Noronha joins Shipping Australia

    2015-02-10T00:00:00Z

    February 10 - Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) has appointed Captain Melwyn Noronha as general manager technical services and industry policy.

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    Bimco warns of renewed piracy threat

    2015-02-09T00:00:00Z

    February 9 - The Baltic and International Maritime Council (Bimco) is urging seafarers to exercise extreme caution when sailing in the Gulf of Guinea, following a spike in piracy activity in the region.

  • News

    The Friday Flyer - February 6th 2015

    2015-02-06T00:00:00Z

    This week's round up of news from the world of heavy lift and project forwarding.

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    Slingmax redesigns test machine

    2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

    February 5 - Slingmax Rigging Solutions has redesigned its Hydraulic Pad Eye Tester, which is an important device that is designed to increase jobsite safety and create a more streamlined lifting experience.

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    The Wednesday Wire - February 4th 2015

    2015-02-04T00:00:00Z

    Your midweek round-up of news from the world of heavy lift and project forwarding.

  • News

    Project cargo safety guide launched

    2015-02-02T00:00:00Z

    February 2 - The UK P&I Club has joined forces with Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) to publish new practical guidance for shipowners and operators on how to carry heavy lift and project cargo safely at sea.

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    Mammoet's Kleijn to give keynote at summit

    2015-01-30T00:00:00Z

    January 30 - Jan Kleijn, Mammoet chief executive officer, will give the keynote address at the World Crane and Transport Summit (WCTS) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on November 4-5, 2015.

  • News

    New safety system on major London river crossing

    2015-01-30T00:00:00Z

    January 30 - In the UK, a new safety system at the Dartford River Crossing of the River Thames, east of London, is being introduced by the Highways Agency aimed at vehicles that are over height or carrying abnormal loads.

  • News

    Shuttlelift introduces SB 120

    2015-01-29T00:00:00Z

    January 29 - Shuttlelift has launched its brand new SB 120 crane - a single beam, single hook, rubber-tyred gantry crane boasting a lifting capacity of 109 tonnes.

  • News

    AAL opens Japanese division

    2015-01-28T00:00:00Z

    January 28 - Breakbulk and heavy lift shipping line, Austral Asia Line (AAL), has established a new division in Tokyo, Japan.

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    Modulift's Spivey joins lifting association board

    2015-01-23T00:00:00Z

    January 23 - Modulift UK's managing director, Sarah Spivey, has been elected a member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association's (LEEA) board.

  • News

    Greencarrier achieves ISO standards

    2015-01-20T00:00:00Z

    January 20 - Greencarrier Freight Services has achieved management (ISO 9001) and environmental (ISO 14001) certification for its energy and projects business unit.

  • News

    The Friday Flyer - January 16th 2015

    2015-01-16T00:00:00Z

    This week's round up of news from the world of heavy lift and project forwarding.

  • News

    The Wednesday Wire - January 14th 2015

    2015-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Your midweek round-up of news from the world of heavy lift and project forwarding.

  • News

    Thorco ship under tow

    2015-01-13T00:00:00Z

    January 13 - The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is continuing to coordinate the response to a general cargo vessel experiencing mechanical issues near the Great Barrier Reef.

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    Manitowoc shuffles managerial pack

    2015-01-08T00:00:00Z

    January 8 - The Manitowoc Company has reshuffled it managerial team, as part of its long-term succession plan.

  • Alternative to steel chain lashing impresses
    News

    Alternative to steel chain lashing impresses

    2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

    DSM Dyneema has formed a strategic partnership with Bergen, Norway based Load Solutions for the development, manufacturing, sales and marketing of link chains made with Dyneema fibre rather than the traditional steel.

  • News

    Sky Dragon takes flight

    2014-12-31T00:00:00Z

    December 31 - Aeroscraft Corporation (Aeros) has begun production on its newest airship design under FAA certification - the 40E Sky Dragon.

  • News

    New features improve crane mat performance

    2014-12-29T00:00:00Z

    December 29 - Since its introduction in early 2014, several new features have been developed for the FiberMax