Tag: enclosed space entry

With only a few hours left into 2015, our team has delved into SAFETY4SEA's articles and statistics in order to discover the most hot topics of this year.

In the following article, Dr. Wesley Tucker, Consultant Scientist, TCI Scientific explains the risk of Enclosed Space Incidences and advises how to understand and detect common ship gasses, cargoes that produce or deplete them, and ways they can be detected – all in the spirit of honoring the new regulations effective from 20116 and increasing safety standards.

From 1 January 2015, crew is required to take part in enclosed space entry and rescue drillsInternational 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, is 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.TrainingIn accordance with IMO Resolution A. 1050(27):The company should elaborate a procedural implementation scheme which provides for training in the use of atmospheric testing equipment in such ...

Warns UK P&I Club Accidents relating to entry into enclosed spaces have resulted in a large number of deaths of both ship and shore personnel so far this year. David Nichol, UK P&I Club risk assessor, reviews enclosed space incidents and his suggestions for safer working practices."The dangers associated with enclosed spaces are well known in the shipping industry yet each year we continue to see a number of casualties which could be prevented. Regulatory authorities and other industry bodies have produced a large amount of information and advice over the years, yet the death toll remains at an alarming level. Amongst numerous other reported examples, an incident occurred last year on board the cargo ship SUNTIS, when three crew members lost their lives after entering a cargo hold loaded with sawn timber, a cargo known to cause oxygen depletion."Part of the reason for the high number of casualties may lie in confusion as to what spaces are or may become dangerous, and how they are identified. It may help if the industry introduced a uniform approach to explicitly labelling all enclosed spaces that have been identified in the Safety Management System. There is currently no industry standard for warning ...

Videotel, has backed the CIC on crew familiarization for enclosed space entry

Andrew Sheriff, a senior Safety Executive in WSS believes focused training on enclosed space operations is vital

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 ...