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.