File:Entry into Enclosed Spaces.pdf

Every day seafarers risk their lives by entering enclosed spaces without using the correct entry procedures. This Signals special feature aims to provide yet another reminder about the correct procedures which must be followed before entering an enclosed space to be sure of coming out alive. Included in this feature is the text of the IMO’s Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships [Resolution A.864(20)], which contains advice on assessment of risk, testing of atmospheres and precautions during entry. It also covers hazards related to specific types of cargo, including oxygen-depleting cargoes and materials.