Loss prevention Bulletin by the West of England P&I Club
The West of England P&I Club has issued Loss Prevention Bulletin regarding Enclosed Space Entry.
Entering an enclosed space is a potentially hazardous activity on board a vessel.
A vessel’s Safety Management System (SMS) is required to contain “procedures, plans and instructions, including checklists as appropriate, for key shipboard operations concerning the safety of the personnel, ship and protection of the environment. The various tasks should be defined and assigned to qualified personnel”. The SMS will therefore include procedures for entering enclosed spaces. However, in spite of such procedures, incidents resulting in injuries or fatalities continue to occur.
This Loss Prevention Bulletin contains guidance for anyone who may be required to enter an enclosed space. However, it is important to note that the information is intended to supplement, but not replace, SMS procedures.
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Source: The West of England P&I Club
