Consultation on new safety rules for enclosed spaces on board vessels

Consultation on new safety rules for enclosed spaces on board vessels

Two men seen working at the entry into an enclosed space. Copyright: MCA

New rules which would tighten up safety for those who have to work in enclosed spaces on board vessels are being consulted on by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. 

Six people have died over a ten-year period from 2009 to 2019 in UK ports while working in such spaces, which has led to this legislation being introduced. Although it is accepted that this is...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/24/consultation-on-new-safety-rules-for-enclosed-spaces-on-board-vessels/

Enclosed Space Horror! Captain, Chief Officer and AB Died Entering Cargo Hold

A tragic accident reportedly took place on board the bulk carrier BAHRI BULK berthed at Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Feb 24, reports Medium.

What happened?

The Saudi Arabia flagged bulk carrier arrived at Dammam from Brazil with cargo of wheat bran pellets.

An AB Seaman entered closed hold and collapsed. Captain and Chief Officer rushed to assist him, and they too collapsed.

Rescue operation

Immediately rescue operations were initiated and they were rushed to a hospital. But all the three died, while...

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