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In this Issue
- Preface
- Final Program Southampton Conference DBTG (9-11 October)
- Various news from our members and associate members
- IMO News
Preface
Dear members, associate members and subscribers to the Dry Bulk Terminals Group News Abstracts,
The DBTG Conference in Southampton (UK) will take place from 9-11 October. Preparations are intensive and we are proud to offer you an interesting program. Covering a broad range of items: IT developments for dry bulk and break bulk terminals, Drugs & Alcohol policies on terminals in various parts of the world to the completely changing world and the challenges dry bulk terminals are facing by governmental and environmental pressure. Besides this, we will have plenty moments to exchange best practices and experiences with peer managers in our own Dry Bulk and Break Bulk Terminals circle. Of course we have succeeded in finding two interesting Port and Terminal tours (Southampton and Portsmouth) and a surprising venue for our Meeting Dinner onboard HMS Warrior in Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard.
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May we ask you to subscribe within the next few days? Also I would like to emphasize that your partners are more than welcome to join you alongside the conference. We are happy to organise excursions for them. Looking forward to meeting you in person in Southampton!
Furthermore I would like to thank Shaun Sears for his support and contribution in EXCOM of DBTG. As from the end of July 2019 Shaun Sears is retired from Port Waratah Coal Services and consequently he has left our EXCOM. We wish him a good next part of his life in beautiful Australia.
I am proud to welcome AngloAmerican to our group of members. AngloAmerican brings in two terminals: Saldanha Bay in South Africa and Ferroport in Port of A?u, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
AngloAmerican will be represented within DBTG by, Anton Gerber, Frikkie Burger, Aart van den Brink and Lionel Kruger.
Warm regards,
Paul Goris
Executive Director
Mobile: +31 631 799 446
Email: paul@drybulkterminals.org
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Program Conference DBTG Southampton (UK)
DBTG Conference from 9-11 October 2019 in Southampton (United Kingdom). Program elements may change according to changes given by speakers
Wednesday 9 October
On Wednesday we will welcome you with a lunch in the Leonardo Royal Hotel in Southampton followed by a port and terminal tour including a visit to Solent Stevedores. After that, we have a welcome drinks Reception in the early evening from 18.30-20.30 hrs in the hotel.
Thursday 10 October
On Thursday morning we do present a session with Darren Bemrose, Managing Director of Westfield Plant & Management Services on innovations in effective and safe trimming of difficult cargoes. Followed by Kevin Cribbin, Technical Director of Vistrato Limited, will present a practical case on Information Exchange Process on hazardous cargoes.
After a coffee break, the digitalisation in the dry bulk market will be the central topic. This session will be presented by David Trueman, Director of TBA Group, Fred de Graaf, Manager of Quintiq/3S, John Folkedal, Account Manager Cargovalue/Klaveness Digital and Iwan van der Wolf, Managing Director of Portbase Rotterdam.
In the afternoon we offer you a session on environmental impact & sustainability and change of dry bulk terminal supply chains. Harm Winkeler (photo), CEO of OBA dry bulk terminal Amsterdam will explain the conversion from coal into a multi-product terminal.
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Steve Yee, Vice President of CWA Engineers Inc. presents dust/practical applications for reducing dust and Jiri Willems, Director of Loc4U, is an expert in warehousing solutions and will inform us on changes & trends in storage solutions for dry bulk terminals followed by an interactive panel discussion with audience.
In the late afternoon we offer you a port tour in Portsmouth and a dinner onboard HMS Warrior in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard.
Friday 11 October
As we start the last day of our conference with findings and feedback of the previous day, we will continue with Paul Thompson, owner of PT Addictions. Paul will talk about the challenges with drugs & alcohol within teams with title "Drugs, Me, My Family and Work - the Real Story." Karen Waltham, Managing Director of HR Consulting, informs us on drugs and alcohol policies and management of it within Dry Bulk Terminals. The session will be followed by a panel and audience discussion.
Leonardo Royal Hotel, Southampton
Please go to https://drybulkterminals.org/event/2019-dbtg-operational-and-technical-seminar/ to download our program, registration form and hotel reservation form.
As usual please register as soon as possible and make your hotel reservations to benefit from the DBTG Discounted Room Rate. We kindly ask you to do this before the end of August.
If you might have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Goris, Korin Schalk or Julia Peckham (paul@drybulkterminals.org, korin@drybulkterminals.org, julia@drybulkterminals.org).
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Various news from our members and associate members
Serious crane accident at ArcelorMittal Taranto
On July 10, 2019, in the harbour area (pier n°4) of ArcelorMittal Taranto, grab unloader crane DM5 fell into the sea due to a sudden meteorological event. While the accident in Taranto is still under investigation by the authorities, and nobody cannot definitively say what happened. An order was given to evacuate the cranes in the port of Taranto due to a sudden storm and high winds. For reasons that have not yet been confirmed, one person of crane DM5 did not evacuate the crane. Tragically, that entire crane fell into the sea during the high winds, having been pushed over the quay stop block, and Cosimo Massaro lost his life.
Jan de Wit, Managing Director of EBS Bulk and also an EXCOM member of DBTG, has seen the situation in Taranto and comments: “When there is a storm, I will never feel comfortable and I will not easily do in future. The incident underlines the importance of good calculations in order to keep a crane at its place. It also emphasizes the need for good maintenance of brakes, monitor the weather forecasts and maintain procedures in case of excessive weather conditions. In all such circumstances, human beings play a role and consequently things can go wrong. For all terminals it is of vital importance to not underestimate these risks. The power of nature is impressively huge.”
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EMO is proud of another certification
that they can add to their existing ISO certifications. The new ISO 45001 certification aims a safe and healthy workplace for employees and visitors, ISO 9001 ? ISO 14001 ? ISO 45001 ?
Siwertell road-mobile capabilities added to Ashdod’s sulfur-handling operations
Bruks Siwertell has secured a further Siwertell ship unloader order from Israel’s Ashdod Port Company Ltd. Supporting Ashdod’s major expansion plans, the Siwertell 15 000 S road-mobile ship unloader will deliver flexible, environmentally-friendly sulfur handling operations and complements the high-capacity capabilities of the recently ordered rail-mounted Siwertell ST 490-M ship unloader.
To read the complete press release, please click here »
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IMO News
New IMO 2020 regulations to impact dry bulk terminals as well
The risks and workload arising from the implementation of the new IMO 2020 regulations, due to come into force on 1st January 2020 is not only impacting on virtually every ship in the world fleet, but it is also beginning to impact on ports and terminals. The required bunker tank cleaning and sludge removal is being carried out by crew members and by specialist contractors on ships at sea and in port. They will need the co-operation of ports and terminals in ensuring it is done safely and without any risks to the environment. PSC worldwide will be inspecting ships for compliance from January 1st. and those that don't are likely to be detained until they meet the new standards.
Read more (Intercargo media release) »
Read more (Safety4Sea article) »
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Incidents
Another near miss liquefaction incident highlights importance of shippers and terminals complying with IMSBC Code requirements for Group A cargoes.
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Two more fatalities in the hold of a bulk carrier - possibly due to oxygen deprivation.
Read more »
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