DrillsI18
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.