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Lessons in Failure: Automation at the Port of Auckland

In 2016 Ports of Auckland launched an automation programme which it claimed would double the port’s capacity, promising Aucklanders, customers and shareholders safety, environmental, community and capacity benefits from the automation of their container terminal. But the automation project failed on
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Women Bus Drivers the Need to Create a Safe World of Work

According to the ILO, violence against transport workers is one of the most important factors limiting the attraction of transport jobs for women and breaking the retention of those who are employed in the transport sector. Women drivers in Ghana talk about everyday violence and harassment while
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Asian seafarer hubs step up to meet decarbonization challenge

Manila, Philippines (16 May 2023): The steady progress by key seafarer home nations in Asia, such as the Philippines and Indonesia, to equip their maritime workers with the skill sets needed to deliver a low and zero-carbon maritime sector, will be showcased at the ‘Seizing opportunities for green
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GHANA’S FISHING INDUSTRY: WOMEN WORKERS’ STRUGGLES

Emily and Theresa tell themselves to stay strong as women competing for business in the Tema fishing port in Ghana. But the economic pressures are tough and they face violence, bullying, sexual harassment, and worse, because they are women. “You are a child of your own safety,” says Emily. So, you
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International Polar Code

In this leaflet, you will find information on how the Polar Code applies to you and your vessel, what you need to do, and how to prepare for polar waters operation.

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Chelsea's Story

Sexual assault ‘is not normal’ but (for us) its normal: metro mass transit woman worker Chelsea Ofosu describes how she faced an attack by armed robbers while working as a metro mass transit worker. #TowardSafeWorldofWork #ThisisourworldToo
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