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Dredging is the excavation of material underwater. Winches play a crucial role in the functionality, efficiency and safety of dredging operations by providing control, maneuverability, and support for various activities throughout the process. #PACCARwinch #Gearmatic

Video: How dredging affects upstream and downstream dynamics

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The Great Lakes as a Testing Area for Articulated Vessels. Is there in interest in such systems in Europe? Could riverine barges navigate also our coastal waters and reach ports without connection to the European inshore waterways?

Nautiterm (nautical terms explained): Barge in Barge In, in essence means - Rudely interrupt. This is said to originate from: A barge was a flat-bottomed boat worked in a port or on a river. They were difficult to steer and were renowned for banging into other vessels. #HSBTechnical #maritimehistory #maritimeindustry

Ship in Køge Harbor at Risk of Capsizing After Fire Incident A ship in Køge Harbor is listing dangerously close to capsizing following a fire that erupted onboard Tuesday afternoon, April 30, 2024. Visual evidence captured on Wednesday morning shows the vessel gradually inclining towards the quay. However, the tilt is slightly reduced compared to the previous night. The decrease in tilt is attributed to the removal of water and debris from the vessel, a process initiated as part of firefighting efforts conducted throughout Tuesday evening and into the early hours of Wednesday. Authorities have cordoned off the area for investigation, with the cause of the fire yet to be determined. The vessel in question, the cargo ship RIX MUNTE was transporting plastic and metal waste and had arrived at Køge Harbor from Helsingborg, Sweden, earlier on Tuesday. The fire generated hazardous smoke, prompting police to issue a warning for residents to stay indoors and seal windows and doors. Fortunately, the fire has been fully extinguished as of Wednesday morning, allowing authorities to assess the aftermath #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #MarineTechnology #MaritimeInnovation #OceanTransportation #PortsAndTerminals #MarineEngineering #MaritimeLogistics #MaritimeTrade #NavalArchitecture #Seafarers #MaritimeSafety #Oceanography #MaritimeLaw #MarineEnvironment #MaritimeEducation #MaritimeHistory #Shipbuilding #MaritimeEconomics #MaritimeSecurity #CruiseShipDepartures #ThrusterControl #MaritimeMastery #JourneyOfDiscovery #PassionForTheSea

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⚠️ The accident during the offloading of an XCMG all-terrain crane at São Francisco do Sul raises serious concerns about cargo handling safety, especially when dealing with sophisticated, heavy machinery. How did such a critical operation involving equipment weighing up to 160 tonnes go wrong? 🏗️ With growing reliance on heavy construction machinery, are current port and cargo handling procedures equipped to handle the complexities and risks involved? Ensuring proper safety protocols is essential to prevent costly damages and potential injuries in future operations. 🚧 Source: @salvage_and_wreck #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #MarineTechnology #MaritimeInnovation #OceanTransportation #PortsAndTerminals #MarineEngineering #MaritimeLogistics #MaritimeTrade #NavalArchitecture #Seafarers #MaritimeSafety #Oceanography #MaritimeLaw #MarineEnvironment #MaritimeEducation #MaritimeHistory #Shipbuilding #PassionForTheSea

Safety in cargo handling is absolutely crucial, especially when dealing with heavy machinery like cranes. This incident highlights the importance of rigorous protocols and training to avoid such costly mistakes. For those interested in understanding how global risks—like supply chain disruptions, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties—are affecting industries and markets, check out my latest article here: https://lnkd.in/gnrznCsV Your thoughts on improving safety measures?