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IMO Resolution MSC. 380(94)DNV GL has issued a technical update on IMO Resolution MSC.380(94) regarding the requirements for atmosphere testing instrument for enclosed spaces.At MSC 94, an amendment to SOLAS XI-1 was made, introducing a new chapter 7. This chapter requires an atmosphere testing instrument for enclosed spaces. The amendment enters into force on 2016-07-01, and requires the following:Every ship to which chapter I applies shall carry an appropriate portable atmosphere testing instrument or instrumentsAs a minimum, these shall be capable of measuring concentrations of oxygen, flammable gases or vapors, hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide prior to entry into enclosed spacesSuitable means shall be provided for the calibration of all such instruments. This implies that calibration shall be done in accordance with makers instructions and recorded.Instruments carried under other requirements may satisfy this regulation. This implies that equipment required for compliance with SOLAS II-2/62.17 (81 amendments) and SOLAS VI/3 (91 amendments) and similar requirements from other relevant codes may also be accepted for this purpose, provided they comply with the above criteria.SOLAS III/19 amendments, applicable from 2015-01-01 added new requirements stating that crew members with enclosed space entry or rescue responsibilities shall participate in an enclosed space entry and rescue ...

PSCOs will check 10 items during September November 2015 The Maritime Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control will launcha joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry.The aim of the CIC is to ensure effective procedures and measures are in place to safeguard seafarers on board ships when entering and working in enclosed spaces and to check compliance with the applicable requirements of the SOLAS Convention.This inspection campaign will be held for three months, commencing from 1 September 2015 and ending 30 November 2015.The ship's procedures and measures that are in place with respect to enclosed spaces will be checked in detail for compliance with the requirements of SOLAS during a regular Port State Control inspection, conducted under the new inspection regime (NIR) within the Tokyo and Paris MoU regions.Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) will use a list of 10 selected questions to establish that crew members with enclosed space duties are familiar with relevant equipment and have received training to carry out their duties and identify and understand the hazards associated with entry into enclosed spaces. Additionally there are questions aimed at gathering information about the ...

From 1 January 2015, crew is required to take part in enclosed space entry and rescue drills. International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted amendments to SOLAS Regulation III/19 which added a new requirement for mandatory enclosed space entry and rescue drills. From 1 January 2015 all persons involved in enclosed space entries, and / or assigned enclosed space rescue duties, are required to take part in enclosed space entry and rescue drills at intervals not exceeding two months. Enclosed space entry and rescue drills should be planned and conducted in a safe manner, taking into account, as appropriate, the guidance provided in the recommendations developed by the Organization. Each enclosed space entry and rescue drill shall include, checking and use of personal protective equipment required for entry, communication equipment and procedures, instruments for measuring the atmosphere in enclosed spaces, rescue equipment and procedures and instructions in first aid and resuscitation techniques. Paris, Tokyo, Black Sea and Indian MoUs will launch a CIC on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry, during the period of September to November 2015.   Training In accordance with IMO Resolution A. 1050(27): The company should elaborate a procedural implementation scheme which provides for training in the use ...

CIC on Enclosed Space Entry will be held jointly by others MoUs 1 September - 30 November 2015 The member Authorities of the Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding (IOMOU) announced the launch of a new Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry. The three month campaign will start on September 1, 2015 and end on November 30, 2015. The campaign shall be conducted simultaneously with the Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU and other MoUs. The purpose of this CIC is to get a detailed insight of the compliance with the relevant Conventions/ Regulations as applicable.During the campaign period, member Authorities of the IOMOU will inspect within the resources available, as many ships as possible in conjunction with routine port State control inspections.Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) will apply a questionnaire listing nine selected areas to be covered during the concentrated inspection. The areas includes training of crew members responsible for testing the atmosphere in enclosed spaces and familiarization with the relevant equipments and identify and understand the hazards associated with the entry into enclosed space.Deficiencies found during the inspection will be recorded by the PSCOs and actions may vary from recording a deficiency and instructing the master ...

The campaign starts on September 1, 2015 and ends on November 30, 2015 The six member Authorities of the (Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russian Federation, Turkey, Ukraine) of the Black Sea Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control will start a concentrated inspection campaign on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry.The three-month campaign will start on September 1, 2015 and end on November 30, 2015 under the co-ordination of the Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia. The campaign shall be conducted simultaneously with the Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU and other MOUsDuring the campaign period, member Authorities of the BS MOU will inspect, within the resources available, as many ships as possible in conjunction with routine port State control inspections.The CIC is aimed to verify that there is compliance with the procedures and measures are in place to safeguard the seafarers who are serving on board ships meeting applicable requirements of the SOLAS and STCW Conventions.For the purpose of interregional harmonization of the action, the Black Sea MOU will use the model of relevant Questionnaire developed by the Paris & Tokyo MOUs with a checklist of 7 selected areas for crew familiarization for enclosed space entry, some of which are related to the ...

CIC for 2015 in the Paris MoU will be on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry

The MPA of Singapore and Vanuatu Maritime Services have informed ClassNK of the requirement for atmosphere testing instrument for enclosed spaces.

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Calling for a new drive to end seafarer fatalities in enclosed spaces Nautilus International is calling for the UK to lead a new and concerted drive to end the appalling litany' of seafarer fatalities in enclosed spaces.The Union has written to shipping minister John Hayes following the latest incident, in which two seafarers died in a cargo hold of the Isle of Man-flagged Carisbrooke Shipping general cargo vessel Sally Ann C last month.Investigations into the incident - which took place off the coast of west Africa - are underway, but it is known that the chief officer and chief engineer died after entering a hold where timber was stowed and the second officer had to be rescued after losing consciousness when he went to the aid of his colleagues.In a letter to the minister, Nautilus general secretary Mark Dickinson said the case followed a "very familiar pattern of one crew member collapsing in an oxygen-deficient area, and two more being overcome after entering the space without personal protection equipment in an attempt to rescue their colleagues".Mr Dickinson said there is evidence to show that more seafarers die or are injured in enclosed spaces than through any other onboard work activity. ...

Fatal accident onboard after Bosun entered enclosed space