Lessons Learnt: Enclosed Space Fatality
On a loaded bulk carrier, a bulkhead stool void space was due for periodical internal inspection. The Chief Officer instructed the bosun to open the main deck lid to the vertical access trunk and place a small ventilation fan over the opening.
Unfortunately, this led to a fatality due to inadequate safety measures. The video stresses the need for stringent safety protocols when dealing with enclosed spaces.
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