Liberia: Preventing fatalities in enclosed spaces on vessels.The Republic of Liberia has issued an advisory emphasizing the importance of establishing strict safety protocols for entering enclosed spaces onboard vessels. This comes in the wake of a fatal incident involving a Deck Trainee, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures and crew training, reports The Liberian Registry. #Liberia #Advisory #Entering #Enclosed #Spaces #Onboard

Enclosed Space Entry: Why Compliance Is Critical for Crew Safety.The chief officer suffered a fatal cardiac condition while working unaccompanied in an enclosed space (cofferdam) during a voyage.
Delayed medical assistance and possible undisclosed health conditions contributed to the tragic outcome.
Safety measures and compliance with medical history disclosure are emphasized in the investigation’s recommendations.
On 25 June 2021, the chief officer of a vessel traveling from Rotterdam to Gebze entered the starboard cofferdam alone to perform maintenance. Shortly after, the crew realized he was unresponsive. Emergency rescue efforts were initiated, including CPR and air evacuation, but the officer was pronounced dead at a hospital the following day, reports MSIU.#Malta #Safaty #Report #Enclosed #Space

Enclosed Space Rescue Turns into Triple Casualty.Transport Malta reports an incident involving enclosed space entry, leading to the loss of consciousness of three crew members aboard a motor tanker.
The Incident
On 15 May 2024, the motor tanker was engaged in bunkering operations off the Southeast coast of Malta. Shortly after the commencement of the bunkering operation, the chief engineer was found unconscious inside the starboard side slop tank. On instinct, the chief officer, followed by the master, went down the slop tank to assist the chief engineer, without the use of a breathing apparatus (BA) set. Soon after, however, both the master and the chief officer were overcome by the atmosphere inside the slop tank, fell unconscious, and had to be helped out to the main deck. All three crew members were eventually rescued out of the slop tank and transferred to a local hospital, where they recovered several days later.
#Enclosed #Spaces #Malta #Report

The Deadly Risk of Asphyxiation in Maritime Enclosed Spaces.A tragic number of fatalities have occurred in the maritime industry due to asphyxiation in enclosed spaces. The following points summarize the scope of the problem and the necessary safety measures. Enclosed Space: A space not designed for continuous worker occupancy, characterized by limited openings for entry/exit and/or inadequate ventilation. Examples include cargo spaces, fuel tanks, CO2 rooms, and sea water (RSW) tanks.
Confined Space: Any place where, due to its enclosed nature, there is a reasonably foreseeable risk arising from its restricted access.#Maritime #Enclosed #Spaces