Thursday, 31 May 2018
Sailor Dies of Suspected Electrocution Aboard Ship
On May 26, a sailor died of suspected electrocution onboard a container vessel when it was docked in Dubai.
What happened?
The Dubai Police have initiated an investigation to look into the death of an Indian sailor who died of suspected electrocution onboard a cargo ship.
The marine engineer identified as 31 year old, Himanshu Sanghvi from Mumbai, India was working onboard the container ship ‘MSC Samantha’ during the time of electrocution. He was electrocuted while trying to fix an electric bulb.
Investigation launched
Lt Col Saeed Al Madhani, deputy director of Port Police Station, was alerted about an incident of death in a ship on Saturday and they suspected it was due to electrical shock.
He said, “An Indian sailor passed away and we are investigating the case. We are checking the electric circuit in the ship as we suspect electric shock being the reason of death. We are also waiting for the forensic report before handing over the body to his family”.
His wife and parents have been informed by the company about his death due to electrocution.
Indian embassy offers support
A relative of the deceased has sought the help of Indian Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and the Indian Consulate in Dubai then offered to support the family.
They issued a statement, “We’ve spoken to the local police authorities as well as his friends, colleagues and relatives. We’ll extend all assistance. The forensic and investigation formalities are expected to take at least a few days. We’ll continue to follow up”.
When contacted, the mission said it would provide assistance to repatriate the body of Himanshu once the legal formalities by the local authorities are over.
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Source: Gulf News
Straddle carrier pops against crane in Antwerp harbor
In the past few weeks, two straddle carriers had already been overturned when they wanted to take a turn on a container quay.
Employer organization CEPA is barely able to follow the demand from port companies for additional dockers for driving straddle carriers.
https://www.hln.be/nieuws/binnenland/straddle-carrier-knalt-tegen-kraan-in-antwerpse-haven~af60fdaf7/
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
Felixstowe orders eight electrified ARMGs
The units will support additional yard capacity
The Port of Felixstowe has ordered eight automated rubber-tyred gantry (ARMG) cranes, which will come into commercial operation during the first quarter of 2019.
The electrified units will be manufactured by ZPMC with drive, control and automation systems from Siemens.
Simulation, virtual commissioning and remote control operator stations (RCOS) are integral parts of the order, noted the German company.
According to the drive manufacturer, virtual commissioning will ensure a fast go-live at the port, which is the largest in the UK.
Rink Groenveld, head of Siemens Cranes Projecthouse, said: “Using digital twins of the cranes enables various simulations, allowing for flexibility and providing us the ability to test our automation systems against a virtual crane and simulated environment and create all sorts of work-through scenarios.
“Implementation of automation modules allowing for collision prevention and automated stacking, integrated safety solutions and Remote Control will lead to safe, productive and consistent operations in the container terminal.”
The ARTGs purchased will support the additional yard capacity that the port is creating, while it extends berths eight and nine.
The Port of Felixstowe decided to electrify the RTGs in order to reduce its ecological footprint and gradually introduce automation in the yard to improve safety and competitiveness.
The new cranes will be taken in operation on the new blocks under development, which allows the terminal to continue its commercial operations as usual.
Thew Arnott reminded of obligations by HSE after refusing to grant visiting driver access to a toilet
June Higgins, a driver for Knowsley-based container haulier JMD, was forced to go to the toilet in a bucket in her cab after Cheshire food ingredient firm Thew Arnott ignored her pleas to use the firm’s toilet facilities while she was delivering goods to the company over three hours.
Higgins took her complaint to the HSE last month. The HSE is running a campaign to raise awareness of the rights of visiting drivers to have access to toilet facilities on-site.
The campaign was launched in November last year, after the HSE updated its regulations, making clear that companies must, rather than should, provide adequate welfare facilities for visiting drivers.
In an email to Higgins, HSE concerns and advice team member Wendy Offley said: “I can confirm that the HSE has been in touch with the company and reminded it of its health and safety responsibilities in relation to the areas of concern you raised.
“There is now a system in place for delivery drivers to be able to use the welfare facilities at the Thew Arnott site.
“Your concern has been recorded on the HSE’s record for the company, and will be used as intelligence when planning future interaction with the company.”
Higgins welcomed the HSE’s action. She told CM: “I was there for three hours and although the warehouse staff were very polite they said it was a management policy, and that they didn’t dare let me use the staff toilets.
“At first I felt embarrassed at having to even ask, then when I was refused I felt humiliated and quite annoyed – although not with the warehouse staff as they were being sympathetic and it was out of their control. There was nothing else for it. I had to go back to my cab, draw the curtains and use a bucket to pee in.”
She added: “Being treated in this way is degrading and unacceptable in this day and age, and what is annoying is that we are in the right. It is these companies that are contravening health and safety regulations.”
A spokesman for Thew Arnott told CM: “We are a 150-year-old family firm with the highest standards of service.
“We were not aware of the changes to HSE regulations on the provision of toilet facilities for visiting drivers.
“Now we have been made aware of those changes, we have immediately made full toilet facilities available for drivers delivering to site.”
Your HGV drivers' rights to gaining toilet access when delivering to third-party sites
- Has one of your HGV drivers been refused toilet access when delivering? Contact chris.druce@roadtransport.com.
Tuesday, 29 May 2018
Remembering David Smith. We hope people who love David will find comfort in visiting his profile to remember and celebrate his life.
David Smith's funeral has been organised for the 18th June, followed by light refreshments and a wake in the evening.
I have created a private event on facebook, so that we can gauge numbers attending. I would very much appreciate if anyone who plans to attend may message me or comment on this post to be added to the event. Please also share this post to anyone who may not have seen it.
Many thanks, Rebecca
As some of u may know....rob is some what of a plane spotter....and he has been watching David's flight all the way home from havana he flew virgin's tinkerbell....that would have made him laugh.....and the lovely Mr Smith has just landed...welcome home...we all love u x
R.I.P Dave ( Smithy ) Smith Port Of Felixstowe Crane Co-Ordinater
RIP BRUV
GREAT FAMILY MEMBER AND A GREAT LOSS
GREAT FAMILY MEMBER AND A GREAT LOSS
A hugely respected / fun bloke around the town and the Docks
Always up for a laugh and many many holidays that he worked so hard for.
The Port has lost many old characters over the years and just never seem to get replaced !!!! Dave was one these in the making that has been taken away very prematurely
Sincere condolence's to all his family and friends.
http://www.qeepr.com/profile/DavidAnthonySmith/
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published condolence .
Our family met Smitty in Cuba in 2014.. we instantly fell in love with his crazy wardrobe and accent.. we spent a lot of the week with him and at end of our trip he sent my hubby home to Ontario with one of his "shite shirts.. Smitty you were one of a kind and will never be forgotten..
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published condolence .
Dave, I only met you a few times. But you always had a smile on your face and made me laugh. Was so lovely of you to invite me to your birthday drinks at the Owl. You will definitely be missed by so many people, and also by me. I can't believe you are gone we were only talking about your holiday the other month. Such a terrible loss. Rest in peace my friend xxx
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published condolence .
Utterly heartbreaking news. You was the happiest of happy. Was a real pleasure to know you all the years I did and to cut and colour your hair too. You always lived life to the fullest, enjoying your holidays and having a Stella. RIP Dave. You will be sadly missed by many ❤️❤️❤️
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published condolence .
I never thought i would miss the stfu carl pics but miss them already, a true friend who could out scheme the best but we all still loved him. A sad sad loss but least you went on holiday mate where you loved to be. Miss you already mate and my heart goes out to your family . RIP Simthy my friend
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