Enclosed Space Entry & Rescue

Enclosed Space Entry under SOLAS III/19 (the 2015 amendment introduced mandatory drills) — required of every seafarer who enters or rescues from an enclosed space. Atmospheric testing (O2, LEL, H2S, CO), permit-to-work, breathing apparatus, communication, rescue equipment, mandatory drill every two months.

Prerequisites

bst

Duration

8 hours

Validity

—

Refresher

every 1 years

Typical cost

~$140 USD

Common cause of multi-fatality incidents — drills required quarterly per SOLAS.

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