TT Talk - Enclosed spaces include tank CTUs
04/06/2019
Enclosed spaces present risks throughout the global supply chain, ranging from ship holds and passageways through to silos and tank cargo transport units (CTUs).
A challenge to, or attempt to limit the scope of, the established "fire" defence fails.
The issue of enclosed space incidents on ships continues to plague the industry, involving both seafarers and shore-based workers.
TT Talk - Consideration of emergencies
14/05/2019
When things go wrong, an incident occurs, there inevitably is a response. The degree of severity will generally be commensurate with the diligence in creating, documenting, reviewing, testing and communicating a response plan - hopefully.
Attention to detail in contracting emphasised in this judgment, even down to terminology used and descriptions given.
The traditional assertion that storm events are unexpected and their consequence unavoidable may no longer be simple to establish. Planning from the outset is as critical as planning for the emergency.
An important aspect of emergency response planning is understanding your own limitations, together potentially with those of the responding or other external agencies. All this is part of thorough risk assessment, effective plan documentation and execution.
TT Talk - Everyone knows...
02/04/2019
Albert Einstein is quoted as saying 'information is not knowledge'. The challenge today is to translate all the data points into clear learning that brings improvement.
TT Talk - I know it is wrong but...
02/04/2019
How often is a deficiency found but not acted upon, or an incident occurs, and it is not reported? Loss and near miss reporting has always been a thorny topic, but needs to rise above issues of corporate and national culture.
TT Talk - Common issues in the cool chain
12/03/2019
Whilst perishable cargo is often valuable freight, it can also give rise to higher exposures, which should provide adequate incentive for extra care to be taken by all stakeholders.
A recent Supreme Court decision seeks to lay to rest the way that the burden of proof may pass and be discharged under the Hague Rules, reversing the Court of Appeal decision. This is an update from the earlier report.