In approaching these requirements it should be remembered that the ISM Code represents only one part of a substantial volume of regulations to which ship operators must adhere.
StopLoss: machinery safety
07/09/2010
Shipping second-hand machinery may seem like easy money, but it carries hidden penalties for the unwary.
Stop Loss: release of cargo - documents
07/09/2010
One of the most important actions taken by those in the transport industry is the correct issue of, or release from, proper documents.
This act continues to provide business with surprises - usually unpleasant ones.
StopLoss: transport of coiled materials
07/09/2010
Improperly secured coil materials can have catastrophic and fatal consequences. New industry guidance is now available.
Serious accidents can happen if the provisions of the IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) Code are not met.
Four regional finalists representing the future of the freight forwarding industry are preparing to travel to Bangkok, Thailand for the FIATA World Congress - 4th-8th October 2010. The four, from South Africa, Canada, Singapore and Germany, will each be hoping for selection as the overall Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year 2010 and a prize that includes hands-on training experience at one of TT Club's regional centres in London, Hong Kong or New Jersey.
TT Talk Edition 132 - 19/07/2010
19/07/2010
1. US COGSA and the Shipping Act trump Carmack
TT Talk Edition 131 - 23/06/2010
23/06/2010
1. Wind storm - are you prepared?
The Club has been alerted to a serious accident where a fitter was removing wheels from a lift truck to carry out planned maintenance work. One wheel flew off as the pneumatic tyre suddenly and unexpectedly depressurised. The wheel struck the fitter and caused serious injuries.
TT Talk - Safety Warning Over Ship's Crane
23/06/2010
The UK Maritime Administration's Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) publishes a regular Safety Digest and a recent issue contained an accident involving a stores crane on a ship.