Leading shipping line Maersk and logistics service provider DB Schenker are cooperating to fight ocean pollution and reduce CO2 emissions
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/maersk_and_db_schenker_unite_on_eco_front
Health and Safety
Inside ICHCA International – April/May 2019 issue
Inside ICHCA International – April/May 2019 issue
Welcome to the latest edition of Inside ICHCA International, our regular e-newsletter for association members, partners and cargo handling industry colleagues worldwide.
Unfortunately, despite its relentless focus on health and safety, the ports and logistics sector is still experiencing high levels of fatal and serious injuries. At a time of increased operational demands on cargo handling, the need to find innovative new solutions to safety...
http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/31/inside-ichca-international-aprilmay-2019-issue/
Autonomous Shipping Project Wins EU Investment
The European Commission has revealed that it will offer funding to an autonomous shipping initiative for vessels travelling in European waters
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/autonomous_shipping_project_wins_eu_investment
Wilhelmsen Unveils Safe Mooring Solution
Wilhelmsen, a provider of smart solutions, has revealed that its latest rope technology will increase the safety and efficiency of vessel mooring operations
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/wilhelmsen_unveils_safe_mooring_solution
MOL Launches Big Data Analysis Innovation
apanese container shipping line MOL has released ‘Fleet Viewer’, an advanced application designed to enhance the collection and analysis of big shipping data.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/mol_launches_big_data_analysis_innovation
ABB to Power First Hydrogen-Powered Vessel
ABB, a provider of digital technologies and solutions, has announced that it will provide a power and propulsion solution for the world’s first hydrogen-powered river vessel
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/abb_to_power_first_hydrogen_powered_vessel
Maersk Seafarer Goes Overboard in Quebec
A seafarer fell overboard from the Montreal-bound containership MAERSK PATRAS off Les Escoumins, Quebec, Canada, on the morning of May 19, 2019, according to reports.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/maersk_seafarer_goes_overboard_in_quebec
It’s time to recognise air pollution as an occupational health hazard
The Time to Breathe campaign poster
It’s time to recognise air pollution as an occupational health hazard
British Safety Council’s report makes the case for urgent action on the impact of air pollution on outdoor workers
The British Safety Council has launched a report ‘Impact of air pollution on the health of outdoor workers’ which provides compelling evidence to recognize ambient air pollution as an occupational health hazard in Britain. In the report, the charity presents the demands that...
Zeaborn places 100 ships with Verifavia Shipping and KR for IHM services
Representatives of Zeaborn Ship Management – Nautilus Log – Korean Register – Verifavia Shipping on-board E.R. TIANPING in Singapore, 9 March 2019 (Picture taken by Michael Suhr)
ZEABORN PLACES 100 SHIPS WITH VERIFAVIA SHIPPING & KOREAN REGISTER FOR INVENTORY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (IHM) SERVICES
EU Ship Recycling Regulation requires 35,000 ships to carry a certified IHM
PARIS, HAMBURG, CHANDIGARH, BUSAN – 20 May 2019: Verifavia Shipping and the Korean Register (KR) have been contracted by Zeaborn...
CTAC19: Day Two in Review
The Container Terminal Automation Conference was a key forum for debate within the maritime automation community, bringing together industry leaders
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/ctac19_day_two_in_review