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Straddle Carrier risk-improvement project


tem”. In otherwords, ameans of analysing the se- curity implications of systems and practices cur- rently in use, sothat theoperator can adapt theway things are done tomeet security requirements.


TT Club’s Risk Management Director, Peregrine Storrs-Fox, believes there are a number of practi- cal benefits to be gained from adopting ISO 28000. “The standard has been designed to in- corporatemost of the requirements of the various security regulations and initiatives nowin force, so by adopting ISO 28000, operators will automat- ically be complyingwith these regulations – it’s a sort of security one-stop-shop”, says Storrs-Fox.


The TTClub continues to encourage itsMembers to adopt ISO 28000. The standard offers a sys- tematicapproachtosecuritymanagement thatcan both improve operational capabilities and increase confidenceonthepartofcustomersandregulators. ISO 28000 offers a different approach to supply chainsecurity; lookingatsecurity fromanoperational management perspective. Integrating it with other management systems,will ensure that the issue of security is turnedtobenefitanddelivers valuefor the business. It’s a question of making security a central part of the way a business ismanaged.


In the longer term, being certified to ISO 28000 is likely to deliver competitive advantage. Cus- tomerswill bemore inclined to contractwith those who are following good practice in security mat- ters. It will demonstrate to customers, business partners and employees a company’s commit- ment to effective security practices and the pro- tection of their personnel, goods and assets.


Apart fromproviding a cogent introduction to ISO 28000, alongwith a reviewof amethodology that can be used tomeasure its benefits, the handbook also profiles current supply chain security initiatives and appropriate technologies that can be evalu- ated for each part of the supply chain. This pro- vides a framework from which companies can look at security, not as a cost, but as an investment that shouldbemanagedto provide thebest return.


[The booklet is available both in printed form and in aweb-based version, the latter providing links to further information. It is available free toMembers of the TTClub and ICHCA International, and can be purchased by non-members at £36 through the TT Club website www.ttclub.com and from ICHCAatwww.ichca.com. The handbook has al- readybeendistributedelectronically toTTMembers and can also be accessed on the private part of the Club’s website (which requires registration).]


Peregrine Storrs-Fox, TT Club


Terminal Operator DPWorld operates a number of straddle carrier container facilities. In this articlewe gain an insight into a recent risk-improvement project focussed on its straddle operations.


Fiona Hobbs,Group InsuranceManager Trevor Harris,ManagerGlobal Safety & Environment


DP World has a large global portfolio of containeroperations.WhilstRTGspredom- inate, it has a number of straddle facilities concentratedmainly inEurope.Recognising that straddle facilities present different op- erational risks and challenges toRTGoper- ations, DP World established a “Straddle Carrier Forum” in 2008.


The Safety-led initiative involved engagement cross-functionally and geographically. Represen- tatives fromterminal operations including straddle drivers, regional and corporate safety and engi- neering, training and insurance functions partici- pated. Ten separate straddle locations were involvedwhich collectively represented a fleet size of around 500machines.


The forumobjectivewas to develop a suite of best practices for straddle facilities. Internal consulta- tion was developed through an email working group, regular conference calls and a European safety conference. The group activities included sharing of existing operational procedures and a review of historic accident and near-miss data. External efforts included discussion with manu- facturers on safety enhancements and visits to two other European straddle operator facilities to share safety knowledge.


An impressive 48 separate “best practice” oper- ational processes were identified and shared amongst the group. These are in the areas of:


 Straddle stability  Trafficmanagement  Twist lock stations


 Isolation procedures & protocols  Working at height and emergency recovery  Hatch covers / Crane spreadermovements  Training  Environment  Straddle carrier specification  Engineering.


The efforts of the forum and the associated heightened awareness, assisted in producing a 52% reduction in incident frequency in 2009 compared to 2008.


The project has helped demonstrate that despite challenges of operational, geographical and cul- tural variations, knowledge and best practice sharing in a large organisation is achievable and generates enduring value for all involved.


Whilst the risk improvement process is ongoing, it isDPWorld’s intention to complete a technical report on straddle safety and circulate itwithin the port industry through the internationally recog- nised non-governmental organisation ICHCA In- ternational, to help raise the safety performance of our industry.


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