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Incident/accident have occurred on board ships
Applicable to:
Ships carrying coconut oil and other vegetable oil as cargo in tanks
Effective Date:
16th June 2006
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Safety Measures for Tank Entry
Follow IMO Resolution A.864(20) for entering enclosed spaces. Always monitor the atmosphere for carbon monoxide (CO) during discharge. Closely monitor cargo temperature during final discharge stages.
- Precautions: Follow IMO Resolution A.864(20) for enclosed space entry.
- Atmosphere Monitoring: Continuously monitor for CO during discharge if personnel must be in the space.
- Temperature Monitoring: Closely monitor cargo temperature during final discharge.
II/4 Recommendations to be included in the ship's ISM procedure manual under critical operations.
Important Note
High concentrations of CO can be deadly. Always monitor and follow safety procedures for tank entry.
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