All Safety articles – Page 9
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NewsBV study highlights risks of ammonia
Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has carried out a study aiming at de-risking the use of ammonia as a marine fuel, with a specific focus on leak mitigation and treatment, in collaboration with energy major TotalEnergies.
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NewsDNV: hydrogen uptake currently ‘very low’
Renewable and low-carbon hydrogen is crucial for meeting the Paris Agreement goals to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors. To reach the targets, hydrogen would need to meet around 15 percent of world energy demand by mid-century, according to DNV.
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NewsChanges at the top for Swire
Swire Shipping has appointed Jeremy Sutton as managing director. Chris Daniells, meanwhile, has been named managing director of Swire Projects.
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ArticleUnder-the-jib equipment: handling heavy lift cargoes
Under-the-jib attachments are a vital component of lifting systems. While they may be small compared with crane and load, they are a critical element in ensuring lifts are performed safely and efficiently.
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ArticleA changing of the guard at ESTA
David Collett, outgoing president, and Fabio Belli, incoming president at ESTA, may have arrived in the heavy transport industry by very different routes, but they both have long-term experience in the sector – and a huge commitment to improving standards across Europe, writes Yvonne Mulder.
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NewsHuisman secures Seaway 7 order
Huisman will deliver a 3,000-tonne capacity spreader bar for Huisman. It will be used in the installation of offshore wind turbines.
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NewsExtractor delivered by C.H. Robinson
USA-headquartered C.H. Robinson organised the delivery an oversize extractor weighing 79.4 tonnes from a domestic fabricator to the port of Houston.
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ArticleHeavy-duty trailers: challenges spur greater innovation
The energy sector continues to drive some of the most striking innovation in transport equipment, but both general purpose and heavy-duty trailers have seen their own developments.
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NewsSwire in Westwood deal
SSPL US, an affiliate of Swire Shipping, has signed an agreement to acquire USA-based Westwood Shipping Lines from J-WeSco.
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NewsSeafarer’s happiness index drops
The latest seafarer’s happiness index report, published by the Mission to Seafarers, reveals the lowest levels of satisfaction for eight years, with the index’s measure of overall happiness decreasing from 6.41 to 5.85.
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NewsBlyth witnesses record year
The port of Blyth in the UK enjoyed record turnover in 2021, hitting GBP25.5 million (USD32.2 million) – the highest total in the port’s 140-year history and up 15 percent on the previous year.
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NewsCalifornian commuters on track with WW Ocean
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean (WW Ocean) has transported Stadler railcar shells for a commuter line in California on behalf of deugro.
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NewsECOL gets Danish boost
Denmark has confirmed that it is formally recognising the European Crane Operators Licence (ECOL) following a series of meetings and consultations.
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From our sponsorsSARENS receives RoSPA GOLD Award for health and safety achievements
Sarens in the UK, based in London, Middlesbrough, Stanlow, Fawley and Mossmorran is celebrating after landing an internationally-recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards.
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NewsRoll Group and FTE Heavylift establish joint venture
Netherlands-based Roll Group has established a joint venture with Saudi Arabia-based FTE Heavylift.
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NewsRightShip partners with Shipfix
Maritime due diligence organisation RightShip has partnered with software provider Shipfix Technologies.
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NewsNordic Roadmap for sustainable shipping
The Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment awarded DNV and its partners a contract to develop a roadmap for the introduction of sustainable zero-carbon fuels across the Nordic region.
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NewsDNV approves 12 MW foundation concept
DNV has awarded Inocean, a Norwegian subsidiary of Technip Energies, approval in principle (AiP) and basic design approval for its new INO12 semi-submersible platform concept, which can accommodate 12 MW offshore wind turbines.
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NewsChanges at the top for APM Terminals
Morten Engelstoft is retiring from his role as ceo of APM Terminals. He will be succeeded by current coo Keith Svendsen, effective July 1, 2022.