72nd meeting of iSP: ichca’S technical Panel

ISP 7272nd meeting of iSP:

ichca’S technical Panel

10 - 12 november 2014 | liverpool, UK

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MeetIng rePort

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welcoMe & IntroductIonS

Jan Boermans, chairman of iSP, welcomed everyone

to the meeting and led the introductions starting with

his deputy, Bill Brassington. all attendees gave a brief

introduction of themselves, their company and relevant

experience.

PreSentatIonS

during the meeting the following presentations were

received by members:

Capt Richard Brough OBE: Technical and Admin

Director, ICHCA International

iSP activity update, Un activity (especially imo) and new

work items for consideration, incidents, technical Queries

and Publications.

David Huck: Commercial Director, Peel Ports (Host), UK

an overview of Peel Ports activity and development,

highlighting “liverpool 2” deep water container terminal.

Pete Terry: Safety and Security Manager, DP World

Southampton, UK

Stability alarm systems development and integration on

straddle carriers.

Bill Brassington, ETS Consulting, UK

container gross mass, eccentric loading and stability

Beat Zwygart: Manager; LASSTEC Container

Weighing Systems, Conductix-Wampler, France

Update on available system following recent terminal

visits world-wide

James Douglas: Director, Exis Technologies, UK

creating a global database of Port/terminal dangerous

goods restrictions

Dr Kimihiko Endou: Director, Engineering

Administration Office, Ministry of Land,

Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). Japan

Safety developments in Japanese Ports (mooring rope

incidents) and Japan’s new container logistics strategy

and port groupings.

Jorge Martin Diaz de Espada: Health, Safety,

Security and Procurement Manager, Noatum Ports

and Maritime, Spain.

an introduction to the Sea teRminalS project; Smart,

energy efficient and adaptive Port terminals.

this is the report of the 72nd ichca iSP technical Panel meeting, which took place at the maritime centre, Port of

liverpool from 11-12 november 2014. attendees were treated to a tour of liverpool’s main attractions and the port

itself. an informal welcome dinner was held on the night of 10 november and a panel member and guest dinner

was held on the evening of day 1. the meeting was attended by 34 delegates from 9 countries in europe, asia and

australia. it was kindly hosted by Peel Ports.

a full list of attendees and copies of meeting presentations can be found at:

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ISP 72 Meeting Report | 11 - 12 November 2014 | Liverpool

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3Hosted byoRGanised by

1. ISP 71 MInuteS

Report of iSP 71, malaga march 2014 had been

circulated and there were no comments.

2. MatterS froM PrevIouS MInuteS not covered In agenda

all outstanding actions were picked up at this meeting.

3. MeMberShIP changeS

new members confirmed at this meeting who gave an introductory address were:

• dr. Kimihiko endou, director, engineering administration office , ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism, government of Japan;

• Javier Quintero Saavedra, mSc, euroShm, fni, gradioSh, hSe manager, tmga

members that are to be “sun-setted” will be reviewed by the next meeting.

4. Panel revIew

the incoming chairman, Jan Boermans, who has been

a Panel member since iSP#50, introduced himself and

his aspirations for iSP going forward. he was especially

seeking good balance on the Panel, much more

interaction and involvement and an understanding of

what each member would contribute and hope to gain.

the style of this meeting would build on the significant

changes made in malaga.

he advised members that a “iSP Steering group” would

be established comprising, chairman, deputy chairman,

technical adviser and Secretariat to:

1. Review Panel membership

2. Keep an overview of Panel direction and policy

3. Review projects and publications

4. Keep in liaison with iil board

5. IIl chaIrMan’S addreSS

david Bendall, chairman of ichca international

addressed the meeting and advised members of the

changes iil was going through and the “revitalisation” of

its services to members and product offering that was

being expanded, he re-iterated the board’s support for

the work of the Panel and its importance to ichca. his

full address is included in the meeting papers on the

website.

6. technIcal dIrector’S rePort

RWaB updated the meeting on ichca’s current and

planned work items.

Whilst a short summary is included here, full details will

be available in the ichca Journal 2nd edition which will

be available shortly.

Legislation

Container Weight Verification

following the work of dSc (now ccc) sub-committee,

mSc “approved” the draft SolaS legislation and

accompanying guidelines. these will now be “adopted”

at mSc 94 in november and become international law

automatically in June 2016. ichca is now gathering

practical implementation information for a paper to be

submitted to ccc2 in September 2015.

IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of CTUs

(Cargo Transport Units)

the code has now been approved by the three Un

governing bodies and is expected to be formally

published shortly.

Liquefaction of Bulk Cargoes

Work continues with new schedules to the imSBc

code and recommendation for new testing methods

for determining tml. amendment 02-13 to the code

becomes mandatory from 1st Jan 2015.



Marpol Annex V

Work continues on classification of substances harmful

to the marine environment that will prevent cargo

residues and hold washing water for such cargoes being

discharged into the sea.

Changes to the CSS Code

the code has been re-issued with some significant

changes, especially to annex 14

IMDG

2012 (amendment 36-12) is mandatory. the new 2014

edition (amendment 37-14) is voluntary from 1st Jan

2015 and there is also a new edition of the supplement.

(all available from ichca at a 15% discount)

Ships Lifting Appliances

the imo intersessional correspondence group

(shadowed by ichca’s internal cg) continues its work

and will report to SSe2 in march 2015. ichca would still

appreciate all reports of incidents involving Sla’s to be

notified to the technical director

Dangerous Substances in Harbours Regs

ichca working with member hSe to look at international aspects.

Other IMO work; continues on:

1. Signage in ports and terminals (marine and air)

2. old type imo portable tanks

3. timber deck cargoes

4. Vessel emissions

5. imdg and imSBc codes

ichca internal correspondence groups; are currently

running on the following matters:

1. mandatory container weighing; practical implications

2. liquefaction of Bulk cargoes

3. marpol annex V and hmR cargoes

4. Revision of mSc circ on “old imo type” portable

tanks and road vehicles

5. SolaS amendment for Ships lifting appliances

6. Revision of safety signs in airports and marine

terminals

We are grateful to all those members who have given

their time and expertise to these groups. a full list of

correspondents to each group will be available on our

website shortly. if anyone wishes to be involved then please

contact Richard Brough on [email protected]

Standards

ichca is currently involved with iSo on its revision of

standards for handling and Securing of Series 1 freight

containers; iSo 3874.

it has also been involved in PaS 1008:2014 “Specification

for the performance and testing of a single-use flexitank”

7. uPcoMIng and ProPoSed ProjectS

Work will continue at the imo on:

1. liquefaction of Bulk cargoes

2. amendments to the imdg and imSBc codes

3. Ships lifting appliances

4. old type imo Portable tanks and Road vehicles

5. marpol annex V

and at the ilo in the near future:

1. ilo 152 revision (health and Safety in dock Work)

Workshops, seminars and events

the following three topics were a direct result of the

valuable and informative break-out sessions held at the

last meeting and reiterated at this one were:

1. Under the banner “PacK it in!” ichca with its

partners held a successful ctU roadshow in

harwich, UK and is rolling out more in the UK and

overseas over the coming months.

2. issues with container lashing and securing

and the productivity requirements with larger

vessels is the subject of a major seminar at


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ect delta terminal on 10 dec 2014 and more

details can be found at www.etouches.com/

ichcacontainerlashingseminar

3. major technical seminars on a variety of topics are

planned for ghana (caRc) and durban (SamSa)

4. a major conference is planned for Barcelona in

Sept 2015 with the working theme of “productivity

and efficiency whilst maintaining safety following

introduction of mega-container vessels”

Publications

much work on editorial and re-formatting has been

carried out recently on several revised or new ichca

publications. the full report is on the website.

“the ichca JoURnal” 2nd edition will be issued

shortly and contain full details of the technical work that

is being carried out and incidents and technical queries

discussed by the Panel.

the joint Pema/ichca/ttclUB publication on minimum

specification for Quay cranes (Pema BP1, ichca gS#7)

is under review and Panel members are invited to join

in that review. the lead for this is Stacy Kelley of SicK

technologies but ichca’s comments will be co-ordinated

by Richard Brough.

Pema is also producing drafts of:

1. crane operator Safety

2. tyre Selection and Safety

3. Structural examination of cranes (following on from

BS 7121-2-9)

8. IncIdentS

Richard Brough took delegates through key incident

reports received since the last meeting. Where

appropriate these will continue to be published in

the Journal and appropriate action taken to either

update ichca’s publications accordingly or issue new

documents.

the incidents discussed this meeting included:

1. Biomass fatality due depleted oxygen in the cargo

hold access

2. gantry crane on board ship crushing an operative

3. containers toppling from stacks onto trucks

4. fatality following collision between tugmaster and

trailer and reach-stacker

5. tugmaster plunging into the sea and driver could not

escape

6. failed container “inter-connectors”

all members are encouraged to send in their reports

(including near-misses) and help build our incident

prevention messages.

9. technIcal querIeS

the technical adviser continues to receive a wide range

of technical questions and from time to time the Panel

are asked to input with their own experience and/or

knowledge and ichca is grateful to those who take the

time to respond.

at this meeting members discussed in more detail:

1. engineering and safe system solutions for preventing

containers toppling from stacks

2. how to safely strip cars from containers where

dunnage frames have been utilised for double

stacking

3. Rescue from water for personnel engaged in mooring

operations

4. Problems with “multi-piece” split rim tyres

5. Use of “apps” on mobile phones in working areas

6. Proprietary training for container ship stability/

stowage

7. Rationale for “70mm” distance between turnbuckles

(cSS code annex 14)



10. aSSocIated organISatIon rePortS

the following organisations with whom we are in liaison

have submitted reports which can be found in the iSP

papers area (details above):

Bimco, iaea, ilo

other reports to follow:

coa, itco, Pema, gSf, ni

iaPh was represented by new managing director

for europe (and long-standing Panel member) evert

Wijdeveld who reported on iaPh’s major initiatives which

include:

1. environmental Ship index

2. lng as bunker fuel and ship/shore checklists

3. c02 port footprints

4. onshore power supplies

5. low emission yard equipment

6. Sustainability reporting for ports

7. World port climate indicators

he added much of iaPh’s work was concerned with the

environment and as such was complimentary to the work

of ichca which, by working together would make us a

powerful force.

11. break-out and round table workIng grouPS

two topical break-out sessions and one round table

discussion took place during the meeting... ichca

proposes to pick up the summaries of the discussions

and utilise these in its forward work programme. here are

bullet-points based on the main points of the discussions

and conclusions, in particular, what can ichca do going

forward to help.

the break –out sessions were split into three working

groups each, under the lead of chairman, deputy

chairman and technical adviser. the round table

discussion was led by the chairman.

A: Break-out session #1:

PRACTICAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

FOR CONTAINER WEIGHT VERIFICATION (introduction

and sub-group focus slides available on website)

now this has almost reached its conclusion at imo how

will it be implemented across the world and what are the

implications for ports and terminals?

Key issues highlighted were:

Sub-group#1 Practical considerations:

1. effectiveness of weighbridge v load-cells or

technology in yard equipment

2. certification and calibration of equipment

3. Required accuracy and tolerances

4. Where to place equipment (weighbridges) and port planning

5. Space issues (weighbridges)

6. is this a commercial venture for operators?

7. limitations on equipment

8. Will the regulations “tighten” up in the future (i.e.

method 2 withdrawn)

9. What international standard for calibration/

certification will be adopted? oiml?

Sub-group#2 dealing with exceptions

1. UK freight group considering “accredited Shippers”,

especially promoted by gSf.

2. mca looking at 5% “threshold” on weight mis-

declaration for enforcement

3. majority of shipments expected under method 2

4. if no verification received operators will revert to

shipping line and isolate box

5. if found “overloaded” procedure will be same as now,

isolate box and advise shipping line (agent)

6. correct terminology important

7. Underweights can be an important issue for ship

planning and stowage

8. how will toS have to be modified? could be a

challenge

9. in-gates are only real place to deal with verification

issues



10. check-weighing may be a requirement

11. many terminals have not yet been approached by

shipping lines

12. Weighbridges not really an option

13. Weighing “fees” could be applied similar to iSPS

14. if weighing accurately then “eccentricity” will also be

exposed and “known” therefore legal obligation may

increase

15. how much “homogeneous” cargoes comprise shipments.

16. Uncertainty over use of option 2 means we do not know

how many containers will actually need to be weighed

Sub-group#3 commercial and legal considerations

1. Who is the masters representative?

2. Who is the terminal representative?

3. Who will make the decision not to load a box?

4. there should be a “stop at gate” scenario for no

verification

5. What will be level of accuracy?

6. What if you find import boxes overweight?

7. What are the “penalties” going to be?

8. What would the penalty on the master or Shipper be?

9. What happens when weight changes between

that “booked” and that “verified” with severe time

constraints, i.e. late arrivals?

10. cut off times may need modifying?

how can Ichca help?

1. lobbying imo especially for guidance to port states

2. gathering more evidence concerns

3. Roadshows and other ways of informing

4. education through the whole transport chain

5. industry communications, i.e. reaching back to the

customer’s customer

6. link through gSf?

7. Promote twistlock-weighing systems

(a-commercially|) as the “standard” by pointing

out the additional benefits i.e., measuring shock

loads, eccentricity, accurate weighing, spreader and

twistlock wear, no delays, no space, 2 day fit cycles,

trailer lift detection etc

B: Break-out session #2:

FATIGUE IN DOCK WORK

much emphasis is placed on “Safety” but we must not

ignore “health issues” and there have been recent reports

of incidents brought about by personnel falling asleep.

modern life and the demands of the job can interfere with

rest and relaxation and sleep patterns.

Sub-group#1 workforce Perspective

1. Significant issue for “casual” labour where company

is unaware of additional work

2. no records of work pattern outside own company

3. examples exist around the world where workers are

still “picked up” at the dock gates

4. eU “48 hour “ working time directive is an example of

legislation but workers can “opt out” individually

5. lifestyle and family issues

6. Personal responsibility

7. Raise awareness

8. Weather conditions, especially heat and humidity

9. hydration

Sub-group#2 employer Perspective

1. causal uncertainty, was it a fatigue induced incident?

2. monitor hours and shift patterns

3. timing of incidents

4. front line supervision and awareness

5. monitoring of team

6. Some operatives never see their supervisor

7. Job rotation not always possible due available skill sets

8. not easy to replace “tired” workers at short notice

9. many still called in to work shifts at short notice

10. duty of care

11. Routine medical questionnaires and offer assistance

where problems detected

12. influence of drugs and alcohol

13. monotone work routines

14. time ergonomic studies

15. management issue

16. effects of age

17. Job rotation, i.e. 2 cranes 3 drivers, banksman when not driving



Sub-group#3 technology Perspective

1. is there anything available?

2. much research is available based on process

engineering

3. Rostering software exists

4. car technology exists to detect sleepiness but may

not be adaptable for straddle carriers for example

because of eye and head movement

5. Wrist-band heart and pulse monitors?

6. Penalise v praise?

7. ability of workforce to override technology

8. dead man handles

9. consequences of technology and workforce

opposition

10. fatigue testing and when?

11. technology to monitor sleep patterns and help i.e.

sleep apnea

12. Semi-automation of operations is high risk – fall

asleep in monitoring station

how can Ichca help?

1. By raising awareness of the issues

2. informing about specific tools such as “faid”

3. Poster campaign

4. Study research and available articles

5. check what guidance is available

6. Promulgate various national laws

7. Possibly publish an information document

A: Round Table session #3:

INCIDENTS AND ISSUES WITH STRADDLE CARRIERS

following on from yesterday’s presentation on stability

alarms and roll-out programme, what other major issues

are there?

1. engine room fires, which appear to be more

prevalent in noel machines, possibly due to

hydraulics configuration

2. operation of deluge and fire-wire technology

3. evacuation of sick operatives, especially if straddle is

in part of stacking area difficult to reach

4. assistance from fire brigade

5. Self-escape systems “latchways”

6. controlled descent devices

7. tested climbing systems for rescue

8. Possibility of larger terminal operators holding joint

session

9. tt club statistics

10. is there a greater number of incidents turning left or

right?

11. Risk of operative being killed greater when non cab

side falls first

12. auto-slow down if container too heavy

13. at tcB Barcelona twin spreader machines not used

due incidents

14. driver perception of straddle driving when various

safety features fitted

15. Behavioural change

16. extraction of information from Plc

17. do eccentric loads add risk?

18. Should Pema be involved?

how can Ichca help?

1. gather information and update and review existing

publication; BP36

12. cloSIng

Bill Brassington won the “ctU Packing” game with the

shortest recorded time.

the chairman thanked Peel PoRtS for excellent

hosting and hospitality, presenters for their presentations

and all attendees for their, often extensive travel and their

participation.

helen coffey, membership and events manager, nli was

thanked also for her organisation.

13. next MeetIng

iSP#73 will be hosted by caRc in las Palmas, gran

canaria, Spain. date in march 2015 tBc



iSP#74, may take place in conjunction with the

conference in Barcelona, Sept 2015.

other potential locations on offer from hosts are:

1. durban (SamSa)

2. the hague (aPmt)

3. malta (malta freeports)

4. Vancouver (Bcmea)

5. Japan (ichca Japan)

14. feedback

the ichca team would be grateful to receive any

feedback from attendees on anything to do with the

meeting so we can continue to make improvements.

about Ichca InternatIonal

the international cargo handling coordination

association (ichca), founded in 1952, is an independent,

not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the

safety, security, sustainability, productivity and efficiency

of cargo handling and goods movement by all modes

and through all phases of national and international

supply chains.

ichca international’s privileged non-government

organisation (ngo) status enables it to represent its

members, and the cargo handling industry at large, in

front of national and international agencies and regulatory

bodies. its iSP technical Panel provides technical advice

and publications on a wide range of practical cargo

handling issues, while its technical advisory Service

provides members with recommendations on a wide

range of cargo handling and transport issues, drawing

on the experience and expertise of the ichca global

member community.

ichca international operates through a series of

autonomous national and regional chapters – including

ichca australia, ichca Japan and ichca canarias/

africa (caRc) – plus correspondence and Working

groups to provide a focal point for informing, educating,

networking, shaping and sharing industry views to

improve knowledge and best practice across the global

cargo chain.

for more information on our work and range of

membership packages:

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ICHCA membership benefits include:

• the opportunity to join ichca international

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regulatory bodies

• Representation and participation in the work of

numerous government and inter-governmental

agencies

• access to experienced technical support to

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imdg code

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code of Practice on Safety & health in Ports

and the code of Practice on Security

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72nd meeting of iSP: ichca’S technical Panel