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NEWS IN BRIEF Gangway injury prompts safety warning Berge Daisetsu Injuries to two crew members on a bulker prompted a warning about the importance of adhering to “best practice” while working aloft. The incident occurred in early January last year on the vessel Berge Daisetsu while it was at Portland, Victoria. A team of six crewmembers were cleaning and painting the cargo hold. The crew rigged a portable gangway which that suspended from the cargo crane hook via slings. The ship’s crewmembers completed a risk assessment, however, the equipment and machinery use was contrary to company policy and procedures. As two crewmembers worked aloft on the platform, the crane’s block caught on the coaming and came free, sending an unexpected heavy shock into the platform. The two crewmembers were knocked over and landed heavily on their knees and lower body, causing them serious injury. The ATSB investigation found the equipment and machinery were unsuitable for the task, making hazard identification difficult, and exposed the workers to increased risk. “This accident illustrates the consequence of deviating from accepted safety management procedures and industry best practice,” said ATSB director transport safety Stuart Macleod. “The use of machinery and equipment contrary to its intended purpose, makes hazard identification difficult and exposes those directly involved to significantly increased risk.” The investigation also found the fall arrest equipment used was incorrectly attached to the workers on the suspended platform. According to the ATSB, had either of them fallen from the platform, the equipment would not have worked correctly, “resulting in serious or fatal injuries”. Berge Bulk Maritime has completed the supply of approved working aloft equipment to its geared bulk carriers and is modifying vessel cranes for personnel lifting. Port of Townsville master plan announced Sustainable development and protection of the Great Barrier Reef are twin aims of the Port of Townsville Master Plan. Port of Townsville is listed as one of four priority ports recognised as fundamental to the economic future growth of the region. The final master plan for the port has been prepared by the Department of Transport and Main Roads in collaboration with Townsville Port, Townsville City Council, state agencies and other stakeholders, including community and environmental groups. Port of Townsville chief executive Ranee Crosby said finalisation of the master plan was the result of long-term planning, consultation and environmental stewardship. “We are acutely aware of our location, in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, and undertake a comprehensive range of environmental programs to ensure we continue to protect the environmental values of Cleveland Bay and surrounding areas,” Ms Crosby said. “As the trade gateway for the North West Minerals Province, and the largest general cargo and container port in northern Australia, the master plan articulates our commitment to responsible stewardship of port lands and waters.” Master planning is said to align with other key portrelated projects associated with the ongoing sustainable development of the port including the Port Expansion Project – Channel Upgrade Project, Townsville Eastern Access Rail Corridor and the Townsville City Deal. The master plan is to be implemented by a port overlay - a regulatory document which implements the master plan that is given effect through existing development assessment and strategic planning processes undertaken by the Port, Townsville City Council and the Queensland Government. The draft port overlay is open for public consultation until 16 December. Aerial view of the Port of Townsville Berge Daisetsu ; Port of Townsville 12 December 2019 thedcn.com.au
Rail a focus of Port of Melbourne 30-year strategy Getting more freight on to rail is a key theme of the Port of Melbourne’s 30-year Port Development Strategy 2050 that has been released for consultation. Port of Melbourne chief executive Brendan Bourke said the 2050 PDS was a roadmap for future development and outlined 10 key projects to improve capacity, honing in on rail. “The port’s plan for rail terminals supports the government’s intention to move more freight on rail. We are working with the government to progress this project,” Mr Bourke said. “Moving containers by rail will help get trucks off local roads, particularly in the inner-west of Melbourne.” Mr Bourke said the community increasingly relied on the port to deliver goods needed to support their daily lives. “We are committed to investing in the port to ensure it remains the premier port in Australia, a cornerstone of the Victorian economy, and to move goods in and out of the port to their destination more quickly.” The 2050 PDS provides a framework for the next 30 years, yet proponents say it is also flexible to respond to industry trends and innovation. “We will continue to refine the 2050 PDS as new and additional information becomes available and will refresh the document every five years,” Mr Bourke said. There are a number of projects that PoM forecasts will need to be delivered by 2035 and 2050 to meet demand and supplement efficiency and productivity improvement projects. Along with developing several rail projects these include upgrading Swanson Dock East and West berths; expanding Webb Dock East container terminal and upgrading berths; and developing a new Webb Dock Norh container terminal, to name a few. The 2050 PDS has been developed together with industry, key stakeholders and the community, with 190 stakeholders participating in shaping its development. It has been welcomed by the Victorian Transport Association. Chief executive Peter Anderson said the document was “significant”. “The VTA welcomes the Port of Melbourne’s PDS 2050,” he said. “The issue for our industry is not about getting trucks off our roads but how we better manage the movement of freight through our communities.” Mr Anderson said there was no time for delay. “The Port of Melbourne needs to become more productive and efficient and we need to accelerate these plans as quickly as possible. “It is about all stakeholders working together,” he said. South Australia’s leading port owner, operator and logistics specialist. From ship to shore, road and rail, we can provide your complete supply chain solution. Ports 7 ports Pilotage & transfers Mooring Draft surveys Tide management Hydrographic services Container Terminal Gateway to South Australia People safe and environment sound Onsite container depot Direct rail links and road connections to national highways Competitive transit times Logistics Complete supply chains Customised solutions Road transport Warehousing Stevedoring www.flindersportholdings.com.au thedcn.com.au December 2019 13
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