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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.
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