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The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022

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8.—(1) The master of a ship must ensure that—

(a)seafarers whose responsibilities include entry into or rescue from enclosed spaces on board that ship participate in drills which comply with paragraph (2);

(b)the drills referred to in sub-paragraph (a) are recorded in the official log book.

(2) Drills must—

(a)be held on board the ship at intervals not exceeding two months;

(b)be planned and conducted in a safe manner, having regard to relevant guidance;

(c)include—

(i)the checking and use of—

(aa)personal protective equipment required for entry;

(bb)communication equipment and procedures;

(cc)the equipment prescribed by regulation 9 (testing equipment);

(dd)rescue equipment and procedures; and

(ii)instructions in first aid and resuscitation techniques.

Commencement Information

I1Reg. 8 in force at 14.5.2022, see reg. 1(b)

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