Tag: enclosed space entry

A Chief Officer onboard a Hong Kong-registered chemical/product carrier rashly entered a cargo oil tank for rescue, but fainted instantly and fell onto the second landing platform in the tank, resulting in his death. Hong Kong MARDEP shared lessons learned from the incident. 

Six people have died from 2009 to 2019 in UK ports while working in enclosed spaces and this is why the UK MCA is currently conducting a consultation on new legislation to tight up safety rules for those working in such spaces onboard vessels.  

Transport Malta investigated the fatal fall from height of a crew member in an enclosed space onboard the bulk carrier MV SEAFARER. Following the accident, the company reviewed the enclosed space access arrangements and issued a fleet safety information bulletin to all vessels.

Incidents in enclosed spaces have been a serious problem for many years within the operation and management of ships. Unfortunately, the number of these accidents has not decreased, argues Capt. Hiroshi Sekine, Senior Loss Prevention Executive at UK P&I Club. 

Hong Kong MARDEP shared lessons learned from a fatality of a crew member after entering a cargo hold under fumigation alone, onboard a Hong Kong-registered bulk carrier. 

RMI issued its Annual Report on marine safety investigations for 2020, recording a total of 726 very serious marine casualties, marine casualties, marine incidents, and occurrences, 80 less than reported during 2019.

In its latest Safety Digest, UK MAIB describes how a crew member onboard a bulk carrier felt unwell and had to be evacuated after using chemicals inside an enclosed space which was not properly ventilated. 

As part of its BSafe Campaign, Britannia P&I Club describes a case of fatality of two crew members after enclosed space entry onboard a bulk carrier.

In this part of IG Clubs safety animation video on enclosed space entry, the club marks how external pressure can result to a casualty. 

In this series of International Group of P&I Clubs safety animation video on enclosed space entry, the club focuses on the importance of regular and realistic rescue drills during such operations.