Industrial Insights
Industrial Insights
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- Louise Waters
- Industrial Insights
- Date: 10th September 2026
Work-related accidents and illnesses impact millions of workers and organisations annually. In a typical year, 395 million injuries occur across the global workforce and almost three million workers suffer fatal workplace accidents, irreparably impacting the lives of millions of people
Workplace safety breaches, accidents and injuries are estimated to cost the global economy as much as US$3 trillion per year via operational disruptions and lost productivity, affecting not only the physical and mental health of skilled workers, but the stability of their organisations.
To protect employees and enable leaders to run safer, more efficient operations, more must be done to improve workplace safety. With this in mind, increasing numbers of organisations are exploring novel ways to build safer frontline operations using integrated safety solutions.
What are integrated safety technologies?
Integrated safety technologies are combinations of smart devices and digital platforms that use real-world data to inform safety operations. Stationary and wearable smart devices like AI cameras and sensors collect health, safety and environmental data pertaining to workers and workplace practices and provide insights used to proactively address risks and hazards.
Key technologies deployed in integrated safety systems include:
- Internet of Things (IoT) sensors: Motion, pressure, heat, air quality and wider IoT sensors monitor environments for signs of emerging site-specific workplace hazards.
- AI-powered cameras: Cameras equipped with AI video analytics software are used to identify anomalous events and trigger automated responses to emerging hazards.
- Wearable smart devices: IoT sensors and body cameras are worn by workers and used to collect real-time data about workers’ vital signs and workplace environments.
- Analytics platforms: Data collected by sensors and smart devices is compiled and continuously analyzed to generate insights into emerging trends and subtle hazards.
- Digital management systems: Remote-accessible management systems combine the operation of wider technologies to create an integrated workplace safety solution.
How integrated technologies build safer frontline operations
By combining the operation of smart safety devices within a unified, integrated management system, leaders can better-understand emerging hazards and develop automated responses to safety risks. Below are some examples of how integrated systems improve frontline safety.
Real-time hazard detection
Integrations between cameras, sensors and management systems enable leaders to identify and address hazards in real time. Devices can be configured to detect site-specific hazards like PPE misuse, machine failures and security breaches, then trigger automated responses.
For example, if a worker is seen entering a high-risk area without required PPE or dangerous levels of toxic gases are detected in an enclosed space, automatic responses will be enacted like alarms sounding, HVAC solutions activating and site managers receiving real-time alerts.
Environment and health monitoring
Smart sensors worn by workers continuously monitor health and environmental conditions to help action emerging hazards before impacts are felt. Systems can be used to address key risks associated with exhaustion, unsafe conditions and breaches of workplace safety rules.
Wearable sensors can trigger automatic responses to heart rate spikes, unsafe temperatures and employees surpassing working time regulations, as well as warn workers of hazards in their immediate environment via vibrations when they walk too close to dangerous machines.
Data-driven hazard mitigation
In addition to addressing hazards in real time, integrated technologies can help to inform long-term safety improvements. Sensor and camera data can be continuously collected and analysed within a unified management platform to generate actionable insights and reports.
AI-powered analytics software can identify subtle trends in incident reports that highlight risks and vulnerabilities in existing practices. These insights can inform practical improvements to safety rules and operational workflows designed to proactively mitigate site-specific hazards.
Practical protections in dynamic environments
For personnel in high-risk industries like manufacturing and construction, integrated safety technologies provide unparalleled protections against common risks. By using high-quality, real-time data to inform hazard responses, operators can effectively address dynamic risks.
By continuously strengthening safety rules informed by site-specific data and AI-powered insights, leaders can transition from a reactive to a proactive safety culture, enabling teams to address dynamic hazards and safeguard workers to improve business-wide efficiencies.
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- shivani dhruv
- Industrial Insights
- Topic: Industrial
- Region: Middle East
- Date: 10th September 2026
- Year: 2026
Careem, in partnership with the MAJRA National CSR Fund, has launched its 2026 Captain Summer Initiatives to support delivery workers across the UAE during the summer months.
Running from June to September, the four-month programme covers major cities including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Al Ain. It aims to support more than 80,000 delivery workers, regardless of their platform affiliations.
A key feature of the initiative is the deployment of air-conditioned mobile rest areas at high-traffic locations. The facilities provide delivery workers with a secure place to take breaks, cool down and rehydrate between shifts, addressing the challenges posed by high summer temperatures for outdoor workers.
Mudassir Sheikha, CEO and co-founder of Careem, said, “Captains are the heart of Careem and the high quality of daily life that all of us enjoy across the UAE. We are grateful to MAJRA for this impactful partnership that looks after all captains, regardless of their platform. This year, we are expanding the program to four cities, running it for four months, and adding health screenings to keep every captain fresh and healthy.”
In collaboration with the Pakistan Association Dubai, Careem will also provide free health screenings throughout the summer. The programme will offer additional support through complimentary refreshments, including ice cream, fresh fruit juices and chilled water at selected delivery zones.
Sarah Shaw, chief executive officer of MAJRA National CSR Fund, said, “The UAE’s approach to social responsibility has always been about raising the bar for everyone, not just those within a single organisation’s reach. This initiative demonstrates what is possible when companies come together around a shared purpose.”
Shaw added, “We are proud to partner with Careem and PepsiCo to deliver practical support for delivery workers across the UAE, and we see this as the beginning of a broader movement. We invite other organisations across the private sector to join us in expanding this initiative so that together we can build a stronger culture of corporate responsibility and create greater social impact for the people who keep our communities moving every day.”
PepsiCo is supporting the programme as the Official Refreshment and Snack Partner, providing beverages and snacks for delivery workers during their shifts.
Wael Ismail, VP of corporate affairs for Pepsico MENAPAK, said, “We’re proud to join Careem and MAJRA in supporting delivery workers across the UAE. They are a familiar and critical part of everyday life in our communities, and by providing refreshments and snacks throughout the summer, we hope to make their well-earned breaks a little more refreshing during the warmer months.”
The 2026 Captain Summer Initiatives highlight the growing focus on delivery worker welfare in the UAE, particularly during periods of extreme summer heat. Through rest facilities, hydration, refreshments and health screenings, the programme provides practical support for workers operating outdoors across the country.
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- shivani dhruv
- Industrial Insights
- Topic: Industrial
- Region: Middle East
- Date: 9th September 2026
- Year: 2026
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on a single site, has achieved an unprecedented safety milestone: 50 million working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI), reached on 7 September 2026.
The achievement marks a new benchmark in the company's history and reflects the sustained efforts of Alba's management, employees, and contractors to strengthen safety culture and operational excellence across the organisation.
A proud moment in Alba's history
Commenting on the milestone, Alba's Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali, described it as a remarkable achievement and a proud moment for the company.
He said the milestone reflects Alba's unwavering commitment to embedding safety into every activity, decision, and behaviour across the organisation. Al Baqali extended his appreciation to Alba's employees and contractor workforce for upholding the highest safety standards every day, adding that the company will continue working together to raise the bar and set new benchmarks in safety excellence.
The milestone builds on Alba's long-standing investment in safety leadership, workforce engagement, capability building, and robust safety management systems.
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- Louise Waters
- Industrial Insights
- Date: 7th September 2026
Inmarsat Maritime has launched a new Maritime Safety Data Hub, providing the maritime industry with information and analysis of global shipping risks, and thereby helping crews to take preemptive action to address any threats
Drawing on a unique dataset combining three years of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) data with analysis of 106,975 maritime safety broadcasts transmitted in 2025, the new platform not only reports individual incidents but also identifies patterns, trends, and the evolving impact of environmental hazards, operational pressures, and geopolitical instability on safety at sea.
Analysis of the 106,975 maritime safety broadcasts found that weather accounted for 84.6% of all urgent messages, with storms representing 75% of identified weather hazards. By linking safety broadcasts to GMDSS distress calls, the study identified several instances where distress calls came from areas where a weather warning had been delivered. This highlights the importance of safety broadcasts in helping vessels anticipate weather hazards and thereby avoid needing to make distress calls.
Inmarsat’s findings, carried out in partnership with the data analysts at supply chain consultancy SeaFocus, are particularly significant as shipping faces increasing exposure to extreme weather, longer voyages, evolving trade routes, growing geopolitical instability and operational complexity.
Continued disruption
In 2025, continued disruption in the Red Sea, sanctions affecting global tanker operations, and heightened tensions around the Persian Gulf and Black Sea altered traditional shipping routes and increased operational complexity. Electronic interference also emerged as a significant threat to commercial shipping, as GPS spoofing, signal jamming, and other navigational disruptions increased in strategically important trade corridors – particularly in the Middle East. This year, operational complexity has increased significantly with the disruption in shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the current hostilities.
As in the previous two years, tankers made the highest number of GMDSS calls (203) – almost twice as many as bulk carriers in second place (105). Alongside traditional concerns such as weather, machinery failure, and navigational incidents, the tanker segment faced an evolving threat landscape characterised by sanctions regimes, electronic interference, and the rise of shadow fleets operating outside of established regulatory frameworks.
Container ships, responsible for the fifth-highest number of distress calls among vessel types (54), were also subject to GPS spoofing. In addition, to avoid the risk of physical attacks in the Red Sea, major operators diverted their vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, adding up to two weeks to voyages and thereby increasing fuel consumption, crew workload, and vessel exposure.
John Dodd, director of Maritime Safety, Inmarsat Maritime, commented, “By bringing weather information together with distress data, the Inmarsat Maritime Safety Data Hub introduces a powerful new layer of maritime intelligence. The unique insights made available through this research will help the industry better understand the factors shaping maritime safety – and move from simply reacting to incidents to exploring the conditions, patterns, and emerging risks that surround them.
“The value of maritime safety information lies in giving ships and shipping operators the time to make informed decisions. Whether the threat is extreme weather or geopolitical instability, early awareness enables crews to take action that protects lives, vessels, and cargo.”
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- madhurima sengupta
- HSE
- Topic: HSE
- Region: Middle East
- Date: 7th September 2026
- Year: 2026
Health, Safety & Environment, in association with SafeStart, is set to present on 15 September The Neuroscience Behind Human Error -- an insightful webinar capable of questioning the conventional approach to safety
SafeStart is a globally renowned safety programme that helps organisations reduce workplace incidents by addressing human factors, critical errors, and decision-making risks. The programme enables driving long-term cultural change and boost performance.
In this session, participants will learn four critical error reduction techniques to help deal with these problems
In addition, participants will also learn ways to deliver and sustain this training to create increased engagement and a positive change in safety culture.
The webinar will highlight:
- Understand the four human factors responsible for the majority of critical errors
- Learn practical error reduction techniques to manage risk in real-time situations
- Gain insights on sustaining behavioral change and improving safety culture
Expert speakers:
Larry Wilson
Co-founder and author, SafeStart International
Mitchell Wilson
Project manager - Middle East, SafeStart International
To attend the webinar, register here for free.
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- Louise Waters
- Industrial Insights
- Date: 6th August 2026
Triton Security explores seven common misconceptions around fire safety that businesses should be challenging
Fire safety is one of those responsibilities that often doesn’t receive the attention it deserves – until something goes wrong, that is.
For many businesses, compliance has fallen into the trap of being a tick-box exercise that’s centred around annual inspections, manual training exercises, and having the right paperwork in place. And although these are still important, they also provide organisations with a false sense of security when it’s assumed that compliance alone is enough.
The reality is that fire safety is an ongoing process that’s never quite complete, as opposed to a one-off task. Teams grow, buildings change, operations adapt, and layouts evolve – and so do the risks alongside them.
However, many organisations continue to operate under outdated assumptions. This leaves them exposed to not only enforcement action, but to unnecessary risks for employees, customers, visitors and beyond.
Myth 1: “We’ve passed our fire risk assessment, so everything is ok!”
While important, a fire risk assessment is only a snapshot in time. All it shows is that risks that have been considered based on the building, its usage, and the people inside it at that point in time. However, workplaces are constantly changing - whether it’s day-to-day or over the course of a few weeks. That could be the introduction of new equipment, office refurbishments or redesigns, storage changes, or different ways of working altogether - all of which can alter the level of risk involved.
Rather than a one-and-done, your fire risk assessment should be viewed as a living document that gets reviewed regularly – not filed away until the next inspection.
Myth 2: “Fire safety sits with one person.”
While a single person or facilities manager is often awarded responsibility, truly effective fire safety relies on a collective approach. Employees will need to have a thorough understanding of evacuation procedures, visitors will need to follow all site protocols, managers will need to know how to properly respond if an incident occurs, and leadership will have the responsibility of ensuring that fire safety is always a priority.
Being fully prepared for fire-related emergencies cannot sit with one person alone.
Myth 3: “We have fire extinguishers so we’re fully prepared!”
Fire extinguishers are key, but only if they’re the appropriate kind, properly maintained, and people know when –and when not – to use them. If someone attempts to tackle a fire without the proper training, then it can put everyone within the building at risk.
Myth 4: “We’ve never had a fire, so our risk is low.”
Unfortunately, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future risk. Even the most serious fire incidents can occur in a building or organisation that has never experienced one in the past, making complacency a huge risk.
The most effective fire safety strategy is about being prepared for low-frequency and high-impact events – rather than assuming that it’ll never happen to you.
Myth 5: “Fire safety is all about compliance.”
Does compliance matter? Absolutely. But hitting the minimum legal requirements is the bare minimum; organisations need to aim higher. Having strong fire safety in place not only protects people and property, but also supports business continuity, safeguards reputation, and reduces disruption should – despite all efforts – an incident occur.
When seen in this way – as opposed to a box-ticking exercise – fire safety becomes an investment in resilience, rather than a regulatory obligation.
Myth 6: “Evacuation plans only matter in an emergency.”
Whether or not your evacuation plan will be successful and effective is determined long before the fire alarm sounds. Holding regular drills, ensuring clear communication, having updated procedures, and a complete understanding of how the most vulnerable in your building will be supported are all factors that contribute to a response that’s calm and effective.
Myth 7: “Fire safety doesn't need reviewing unless regulations change."
If legislation hasn’t changed, then neither have your risks – right? Wrong.
One of the biggest mistakes businesses make is assuming that their operations aren’t constantly changing, because they are. Hybrid and flexible working, new tech, rising and falling occupancy levels, and building modifications can all have subtle yet significant implications when it comes to fire safety planning.
Holding regular reviews of the systems you have in place can ensure that your safety measures remain practical, proportionate, and highly effective.
Organisations that have the strongest fire safety cultures are rarely those that get by doing the bare minimum; but rather the ones who see fire safety as a wider commitment that involves protecting people and property, maintaining operational resilience, and building confidence across the board.
At the end of the day, good fire safety isn't about passing inspections; it’s about making sure that – should the unexpected happen – everyone knows what to do, how to respond, and the systems work as they should.
Fire safety should never be viewed as a standalone compliance access, but rather a key part of responsible business management.
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- Louise Waters
- Industrial Insights
- Topic: HSE
- Date: 15th July 2026
- Year: 2026
IOSH, the chartered body for health and safety professionals, has called for safer and healthier working environments through a written statement published at the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York
In the statement, IOSH warns that growing evidence suggests the world is not on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, underlining the need for stronger cooperation and greater recognition of the role of OSH in promoting sustainable development. IOSH said achieving the SDGs by 2030 will not be possible without safe, healthy and decent work, and pledged to continue working with governments, UN agencies and partners to make that happen.
IOSH argues that good workplace safety and health practices contribute directly and indirectly to at least 51 SDG targets, outlining how occupational safety and health (OSH) contributes to several goals under review at HLPF 2026.
The statement added that preventing work-related injury, ill health, including psychosocial harm, and fatalities creates conditions in which people can thrive, supporting productivity, organisational performance and long-term economic growth.
10 principles of good OSH
IOSH also highlighted its ‘10 principles of good OSH’, which promote safe and healthy working environments as a fundamental principle and right at work.
Those principles are as follows:
1. Prevention: injury and ill-health at work are preventable
2. Worker rights: workers' safety and health are embedded in rights frameworks and are vital components of sustainable development
3. Accountability: accountability and enforcement create a deterrent against poor safety, health and wellbeing practices at work and help to build sustainable practices
4. Commitment: good occupational safety, health and wellbeing is built upon a combination of leadership, commitment and policy
5. Collaboration: collaborative approaches involving all appropriate stakeholders, including workers and representatives, create more resilient and comprehensive safety, health and wellbeing systems
6. Evidence-driven risk mitigation: risk-led and evidence-driven approaches facilitate proactive, proportionate responses to existing and future occupational safety and health issues
7. Knowledge provision: free and open exchange of trustworthy information creates shared knowledge and understanding of occupational safety, health and wellbeing
8. Learning and improvement: timely, accurate and relevant data can be used to inform action, support learning and make improvements to safety, health and wellbeing
9. Rehabilitation: compensatory, protective and rehabilitative systems protect workers after injury or ill health and support their sustainable return
10. Ethical values: recognising the diversity of occupational safety and health needs and respecting difference ensures more equitable systems that protect all workers
IOSH called on governments and international institutions to place workplace safety at the centre of sustainable development and urged countries to ratify key International Labour Organization conventions, particularly Convention 155 on Occupational Safety and Health and Convention 187 on the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health.
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- Louise Waters
- Industrial Insights
- Topic: Training
- Date: 2nd July 2026
- Year: 2026
A new global study has found that the maritime workforce is not keeping pace with the rapid adoption of digital technologies, with implications for safety, efficiency and sustainability
The report, “Digital skills in maritime education and training: A global deep dive into people, skills, and readiness for change”, was written by the World Maritime University (WMU) and commissioned by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, based on a survey of 532 seafarers across 64 countries and interviews with 110 stakeholders. The report finds that digital tools - from automated navigation to data driven decision making - are transforming operations, but training and certification frameworks are not keeping up.
More than 80% of seafarers report receiving little or no digital skills training, despite strong appetite to learn. Two thirds say they are willing to upskill, but a lack of shared understanding of what “digital skills” means is holding back progress. Seafarers report a lack of confidence about working with automation and data intensive tools. Just 13% say shore based training consistently matches the systems they encounter onboard. Maritime education providers are responding, but face barriers including limited funding, a shortage of digitally skilled instructors and slow moving regulation.
The report also warns that digital transformation could deepen global inequalities, as access to training depends on resources and investment. It reflects findings from the Global Maritime Trends Digital Transition Barometer that workforce skills, training and readiness for change remains one of the weakest areas of the transition, highlighting the risk that technology is advancing faster than the people needed to use it safely and effectively.
Co-ordinated action
The report calls for coordinated action across the sector, including faster updates to global training standards, more investment in education and stronger collaboration between industry, regulators and training providers.
Dr Jan Przydatek, director of Technologies at Lloyd’s Register Foundation, said, “Digitalisation is changing how people work and how risks are managed. If we don’t invest in people alongside technology, we risk creating new safety challenges rather than solving existing ones. This research shows that gaps in digital skills have real implications for safety. Closing them means making sure seafarers have the confidence and capability to operate in an increasingly digital environment.”
Mark Warner, Global Client marketing director at Lloyd’s Register, commented, “Technology adoption is moving faster than training standards, instructor capability and certification frameworks. In many cases, innovation is outpacing preparedness. Technology only improves safety when people understand how systems work, trust their outputs, and know when not to rely on them. As digital tools become part of everyday operations, human judgement and confidence remain essential.”
Professor Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr., president of the World Maritime University, said, “Maritime digitalisation is no longer a future possibility - it is already shaping how ships are designed, operated and regulated. The question is whether the workforce is ready. Achieving the benefits of this transition depends on people having the skills and confidence to use digital tools effectively.”
The report calls for coordinated action across the sector, including faster updates to global training standards, greater investment in education, and stronger collaboration between industry, regulators and training providers.
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- Louise Waters
- Industrial Insights
- Topic: HSE
- Date: 30th June 2026
- Year: 2026
In high-risk industrial environments, safety depends on visibility. Knowing where workers are, understanding the conditions they are operating in, and responding quickly when something goes wrong are fundamental to protecting people and maintaining operational integrity
Today, connected technologies are transforming how organisations achieve this visibility. Gas detectors, wearable devices and monitoring platforms can provide real-time insights into worker safety, enabling faster decision-making and more proactive risk management.
As connected safety becomes more widely adopted, organisations are increasingly considering how these systems fit within their existing operations. Connected safety solutions can be broadly understood through two approaches: outsourced monitoring services and integrated safety ecosystems.
Two approaches to connected safety
Connected safety solutions typically follow one of two approaches.
The first relies on outsourced monitoring services. In this model, alerts and worker status updates are routed to an external monitoring centre that operates around the clock. When an incident occurs, third-party agents review the alert and escalate the issue if necessary.
The second approach centres on integrated safety ecosystems. Here, connected devices feed data directly into a unified platform used by the organisation’s own safety team. Alerts, reporting and insights remain within the company’s operational structure, supporting alignment with existing processes.
Both approaches aim to improve worker protection, but they are suited to different operational needs. For example, outsourced monitoring can support organisations without dedicated in-house safety teams to manage alerts at all hours or, equally, those with in-house teams working standard business hours. While integrated approaches enable organisations that have round-the-clock safety teams to handle alerts internally within their existing workflows.
Why integration and access matter
Safety teams not only respond to incidents, but also work to understand why they occur and how they can be prevented. This understanding can improve significantly with access to accurate, comprehensive data and the ability to analyse it within the context of daily operations, regardless of how alerts are managed.
It is important to consider where safety data is stored, how it is accessed, and who should act on it. Different models support different organisational needs. For example, outsourced monitoring can provide reassurance for smaller teams, while integrated approaches may suit larger organisations that can manage safety processes in-house at all hours.
An integrated approach enables safety teams to maintain direct access to the information that matters most. By connecting detection devices with safety management platforms, organisations can help keep alerts, worker data and operational insights are readily available within their existing workflows.
Each approach offers different advantages depending on how safety is managed within the organisation. Where integrated systems are in place, safety teams can access and use data within their existing workflows, supporting a more proactive approach to safety management. This enables organisations to analyse patterns in exposure, identify emerging risks and refine safety procedures before problems escalate.
From monitoring to safety leadership
As industrial environments become more complex, the role of safety leaders is evolving. Today’s safety teams are expected not only to respond to alarms but also to shape strategies that prevent incidents altogether.
Systems that provide a complete view of safety performance across sites and operations can help safety leaders achieve these goals. Detection technologies, monitoring platforms and reporting tools can work together to create a single source of truth that supports faster, better-informed decisions.
For this reason, many organisations are moving towards integrated safety ecosystems rather than relying solely on standalone devices or external monitoring services.
When detection technologies are designed to work within a broader safety platform, they become part of a connected system that supports both immediate protection and long-term safety improvement.
Supporting the next generation of gas detection
For industries operating in high-risk environments, such as entering confined spaces, gas detection remains a key component of this ecosystem. Workers need reliable instruments capable of identifying hazards while also feeding data into the wider safety strategy.
Modern gas detection technologies are increasingly designed with this integration in mind. By connecting detection devices with safety management platforms, organisations can gain real-time visibility into worker status and environmental conditions while also capturing valuable data for reporting and continuous improvement.
Solutions such as the ALTAIR io™ 6 Multigas Detector from MSA Safety are designed to support this ecosystem-led approach. By combining advanced multi-gas detection with seamless integration into connected safety platforms, organisations can enhance worker protection while maintaining control of their data and supporting compliance within existing safety processes.
Looking ahead
Connected safety is not simply about adding new technology to the workplace. It is about building systems that give organisations the insight and flexibility needed to protect workers effectively.
As connected technologies continue to evolve, organisations will gain the greatest value from solutions that integrate easily into their operations, support streamlined compliance processes and accountability, and provide clear, actionable insights to the teams who help keep people safe.
To explore how integrated gas detection can support a connected safety ecosystem, discover more about the ALTAIR io 6 Multigas Detector and the wider connected safety solutions from MSA.
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- Louise Waters
- Industrial Insights
- Topic: Industrial
- Region: Middle East
- Date: 26th June 2026
- Year: 2026
Oil Review Middle East, in association with Flyability is hosting a webinar on “NDT drones for the oil and gas industry: from innovation to implementation" on Tuesday 14 July at 2pm GST
The oil and gas industry continues to face increasing pressure to improve safety, reduce operational downtime and enhance inspection efficiency. Increasingly, operators are deploying drone technology to improve inspection quality, enhance safety and drive greater operational efficiency across oil and gas assets, discovering new ways to conduct inspections in hazardous and confined spaces such as flare stacks, storage tanks, boilers and pipe racks, while minimising risks to personnel. Flyability estimates that the use of NDT drones can cut inspection time by up to 80% and save US$15,000 on tank inspections by avoiding scaffolding and rope access. Detailed visual, UT and LiDAR data can be gathered from inaccesible areas with precise data localisation, eliminating the need for personnel to enter hazardous environments.
Learn from the experts
This practical session will explore how drone technology is being used to perform remote NDT inspections, collect critical asset data and create digital twins that support more effective asset integrity management. Through real-world case studies and industry experience, attendees will gain valuable insights into implementing drone solutions within their own operations. Experts from Saudi Aramco, Flyability, and Sagerdrone will share their insights on different aspects of drone deployment, and how they are transforming operations.
Register here
Key highlights
• Visual inspections: Learn how drone technology is improving access to difficult and hazardous inspection environments
• Remote NDT applications: Explore the use of UT spot measurements and other remote inspection capabilities
• Digital twins: Understand how digital asset models are supporting integrity monitoring and maintenance planning
• Industry success stories: Hear practical examples from asset owners and service providers successfully utilising drone technology
• Implementation strategies: Gain insights into integrating drone-based inspections into existing operational workflows.
Whether you're responsible for asset integrity, inspection, maintenance, reliability, engineering, operations, or HSE, this session will provide practical guidance on how leading operators are transforming inspection workflows while improving safety, reducing downtime and cutting operational costs.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take away exclusive insights from the leading lights of the drone technology world!
Register here
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- Louise Waters
- Fire Safety
- Topic: Security
- Region: Middle East
- Date: 17th June 2026
- Year: 2026
Intersec Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s leading platform for security, safety, and fire protection, is ensuring that its flagship conferences are aligned with national priorities with the appointment of advisory committees bringing together the region’s experts to provide input into their agendas
Taking place during Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 from 16–18 November at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), the
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- Industrial Insights
- Topic: Fire Safety
- Region: Europe
- Date: 8th June 2026
- Year: 2026
Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection is actively responding to updated International Maritime Organization recommendations to enhance 'enclosed-space' safety protocols aboard ships worldwide.
Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, is stepping up to help maritime operators strengthen their atmospheric monitoring and address evolving safety expectations for entering enclosed spaces. At the core of these changes is the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Resolution MSC.581(110). This resolution broadens the recommended gas testing protocols to explicitly include carbon dioxide alongside other key atmospheric hazards.
There is a growing demand across the maritime sector for these updated solutions, reflecting an increased focus on safety readiness and compliance. This surge in interest has already contributed to multiple related awards for the company year-to-date.
"The IMO’s revised recommendations represent an important advancement for maritime safety," said Thibault Fourlegnie, vice president and general manager of Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection. "We provide practical gas detection solutions that help customers improve enclosed-space safety and meet evolving compliance expectations."
The company's marine-approved gas detection solutions are manufactured at its facility in Renfrew, Scotland. These systems draw upon more than 75 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise in industrial safety technologies. To keep pace with growing global demand, investment at the Scottish plant is ongoing.
Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection aims to equip ship operators, partners, and stakeholders with technologies that protect personnel, strengthen compliance, and promote safer working practices across the industry.