Port Skills and Safety

We are pleased to welcome SAAM Puertos S.A. (part of SAAM Terminals) as the latest affiliate member to join Port Skills and Safety.  SAAM Terminals is a leading port services operator in Latin America, where it has ten port terminals serving foreign trade. https://lnkd.in/et78hvAm Deissy Duguett

In October 2024, PSS and the UK Chamber of Shipping brought together experts from academia, the automotive, and maritime industries, to discuss the risks and mitigations arising from the increased use of electric vehicles in ports and their transportation on ferries and car carriers. PSS members can now view the presentations with accompanying audio from the keynote speakers and pdfs of presentations given by panellists. Link in comments

This week CEO Debbie Cavaldoro and Skills Lead Angela Ward hosted a delegation from South Korea. The meeting discussed ports' use of National Occupational Standards and how PSS is working to standardise training and competency levels for port workers. An interesting meeting exchanging ideas around how to drive up skills in safety critical industries.

🌟 What are the top #seafarer wellbeing needs for 2024? 🌟 The new #SEAFiT Bimonthly edition dives into the most pressing wellbeing needs of seafarers and offers actionable insights to improve #LifeOnBoard. 📖 In this issue: 🔹 Gaps in MLC enforcement 🔹 An exclusive interview with Debbie Cavaldoro, Chief Executive of Port Skills and Safety 🔹 2024 SEAFiT Crew Survey highlights seafarers’ wellbeing priorities Explore these topics and more—Subscribe to SAFETY4SEA plus here: https://lnkd.in/dEtQC_P8 #shipping #MaritimeIndustry

𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 This initiative brought together key stakeholders from across the maritime and logistics sectors to address a vital challenge: improving communication between ports and hauliers to enhance efficiency, safety, and mutual understanding. https://lnkd.in/eaVCCEwv #saferports

𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭-𝐭𝐨-𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Clear communication is essential for reducing delays, enhancing safety, and building stronger partnerships between ports and hauliers. Find out more in our latest campaign article. https://lnkd.in/eyTQDvnf

📢 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐒𝐒 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 📬 The final edition of 2024 is packed with updates, including highlights from this years events and some of our plans for 2025. https://lnkd.in/eN9mg2gP #saferports Belfast Harbour, Forth Ports Limited, SeaBot Maritime, Poole Harbour Commissioners, HydePark Environmental

🚛 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 🚢 Clear, timely communication is vital to ensure safe and efficient operations across the supply chain. Ports and hauliers face unique challenges, from managing tight schedules to adapting to dynamic operational environments. In our latest article, we explore how fostering strong communication can enhance safety, reduce risks, and improve collaboration. https://lnkd.in/eyk8usxd

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲: 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 🚛⚓ Effective communication is at the heart of proactive safety in ports. This latest article explores how improving the flow of information between hauliers and port operators can significantly reduce risks and enhance operational safety. Discover key insights on how collaboration, technology, and clear processes are transforming safety outcomes for everyone involved. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUUy-7uX Hutchison Ports (UK) #PortSafety #Hauliers #RiskManagement #Collaboration #saferports

📢 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭-𝐭𝐨-𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🚛 Effective communication between ports and hauliers is vital for safe and efficient operations. Todays article offers practical advice to streamline information-sharing, enhance safety, and minimise delays. For more information: https://lnkd.in/e3_iBDXg