Lessons Learnt: Enclosed Space Fatality

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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. In the meantime, he completed a permit to work in his office. About 20 minutes later, he joined the bosun at the void space access...

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UK P&I

Date05/06/2020

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