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PSS welcomes retention of maritime apprenticeships
Oct 15, 2026
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PSS welcomes new EV safety induction course for port staff
PSS has welcomed the launch of a new port-specific online course to aid understanding around Electric Vehicle (EV) and lithium-ion batteries.
Oct 15, 2026
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PSS welcomes report on inclusive workplaces
Oct 06, 2026
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Upcoming Events

20 – 23 October, 2026
IOSH Managing Safely In Ports: 20-23 October 2026
Training
20 October, 2026
Training Provider event: NEXT GEN Ammonia Workshop
Member-organised
25 November, 2026
Port Skills Group: 25 November 2026
Meeting – Port Skills Group
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Featured Content

PSS strategies
PSS Membership pack 2026
Jan 08, 2026
Safety in ports guidance SiP009
SIP009 – Guidance on Lighting
Oct 30, 2025
Skills bulletins and resources
Competency Management System
Nov 12, 2025 |

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Safety Alerts and Bulletins

Safety alerts SA-009-2026
SA-009-2026-Container stack collapse
Aug 13, 2026 |

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Safety alerts SA-008-2026
SA-008-2026-Hot, dry weather: increased fire risk
Aug 03, 2026 |

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Safety alerts SA-007-2026
SA-007-2026-Coil displaced during overhead crane operation
Jul 08, 2026 |

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Improving standards through collaboration

We work in collaboration with our members to promote best practice and innovation, develop guidance and services to drive continuous improvement in safety and ensure a highly skilled workforce.

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Work collaboratively

Improving standards through collaboration.

Promote skills

Adopting an holistic approach to port skills.

Facilitate best practice

Sharing best practice to be the safest sector.

Inspire Innovation

Supporting innovation for continuous improvement.