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CHINA MSA – SPECIAL CAMPAIGN: ENCLOSED SPACE ENTRY
Published: 23 January 2025
Our local correspondent in China – Huatai Marine has issued an informative and useful circular notifying the commencement of a special campaign against illegal entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships.
The campaign began on 15 January and is intended to run until 14 October 2025. The campaign appears to target areas such as:
- The crew awareness of the dangers of enclosed spaces
- The identification and marking of enclosed spaces onboard
- The efficient and safe control of entry to enclosed spaces by permit
- Ensuring the onboard atmosphere testing devices are calibrated and in date
- That regular enclosed space rescue drills are conducted.
Whilst all the targeted areas of inspection can be considered as standard onboard procedures and practices, we would encourage ships visiting China during this period to refresh and confirm their understanding of how this hazardous activity is properly controlled and managed onboard.
We would also take this opportunity to remind members of our recent BSafe case study that highlighted the tragic outcomes that can occur when onboard training and procedures are lacking.
With thanks to Huatai Marine, for supplying the attached update.
For further information, please do not hesitate to email lossprevention@tindallriley.com