Why Enclosed Spaces Still Claim Lives at Sea
Enclosed space entry remains one of the most persistent causes of multiple-fatality incidents on board — and tragically, it’s often not just the first casualty, but the colleague who rushes in to help without testing the air or wearing BA.
This week’s Safety Circular breaks down why the atmosphere turns deadly so fast, and the 6 golden rules that save lives: permit, test, ventilate, standby, never rescue unprotected, and drill until it’s instinct.
No task inside an enclosed space is urgent enough to skip the checks. The space will still be there in ten minutes — make sure you will be too.