COSWP (Enclosed space entry, WAH, Other checklists)

Question 1

MGN 659:

Answer 1

Guidance on Entry into Enclosed space regulations 2022

Question 2

Oxygen level for safe entry:

Answer 2

20.8%

Any less and we would be testing for gases that may displace this oxygen
Any more could be explosive particularly after 25%

Question 3

What Gases do we test for?

Answer 3

Done with atmosphere testing equipment
Oxygen (O2 meter)

Toxic Gases (Hydrogen Sulphide and Carbon Monoxide) (Multigas meter)

Flammable Gases (Explosimeter)

Question 4

How frequently are we to conduct enclosed space entry drills?

Answer 4

At least once every 2 months

Question 5

MGN 410

Answer 5

MS and Fishing vessels (health and safety at work) (Work at Height) Regulations 2010

Question 6

Personnel working at heights should:

Answer 6

Wear a safety harness with a lifeline or other arresting device at all times

Question 7

West country method

Answer 7

A technique for stopping knots when mooring

Question 8

Snapback zones

Answer 8

Areas where mooring lines may recoil dangerously if they break under tension

Question 9

What is an enclosed space?

Answer 9

A space not designed for continuous worker occupation, and that has at least one of the two following characteristics:
Inadequate ventilation
Limited openings for entry and exit

Question 10

Examples of Enclosed Spaces

Answer 10

Fuel tanks
Double bottoms
Coffer dams
Chain lockers
Sewage tanks
Void spaces
Cargo pump rooms
CO2 rooms
Battery Lockers

Question 11

A register should be made of any enclosed spaces that seafarers may enter. This shall include:

Answer 11

Characteristics of the space for use in an emergency situation/entering situation

Any potential hazards

Measures to prevent entry (locking and signage)

Procedures to follow when entering

Information relating to ventilation, Including equipment and its storage location

Lighting requirements for temporary lighting

Requirements for atmospheric testing

Question 12

Procedure for entering an enclosed space

Answer 12

Review of register of enclosed space/Inform Master of proposed procedure

Conduct Risk Assessment
Toolbox talk
Area lit
Comms between link person and bridge established

-Area cordoned off
-Ventilate area and test atmosphere
-PPE ready on standby, BA for entry etc
-PTW system filled out
-Crew provided with intrinsically safe radios and torches
-Rescue equipment on standby
-Attendant to monitor entry, and provide link between -workers and Bridge/Officer.
-Reporting Procedure established
-Close space and re-test before entering again should breaks be taken
-Upon completion, close out permit and secure space

Question 13

If we have a near casualty (incident), what should we do?

Answer 13

Report this to the MAIB, so as to ensure future safety for seafarers and avoid possible future occurances

Question 14

MGN 564:

Answer 14

Guidance on reporting incidents and casualties to the MAIB

Question 15

What is the MAIB

Answer 15

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Question 16

MGN 410:

Answer 16

Guidance on MS health and safety (working at height) Regulations

Question 17

What defines WAH?

Answer 17

Working anywhere where there is a RISK of falling

Question 18

When do we conduct working at height procedures?

Answer 18

Only when there is no other safe alternative for completing the works to be carried out

Question 19

MGN 578

Answer 19

Use of Overside Working Systems on Commercial yachts, small commercial vessels and loadline vessels

Question 20

What formula decides the scope of the anchor chain to be laid out?

Answer 20

1.5 x √Depth in meters

Question 21

Where do we find information on Enclosed Space Entry?

Answer 21

COSWP
MGN 659

Question 22

COSWAP Towing Chapter 26.6

Answer 22

Toolbox talk

Complete the relevant checklist

Properly maintained towing equipment

Comms established between bridge and deck team for and aft

Comms established between towing party and bridge

Brief

Stopper and heaving line available

Pick up messenger

Bring line on board/stopper and place on bits

Wary of snap back zones

PPE worn

Plan for the tow agreed with tug master

Night, floodlights, not to blind the bridge or towing part

Tug line or Ships line?

Question 23

Bridge Procedures guide, Checklist for Pilot Boarding

(8 items)

Answer 23

Pilot ladder is properly rigged and secured in place

Access complies with the requirements of Resolution A 29

A lifebuoy with a light is rigged

A Seaman is standing by with a heaving line

The area is adequately lit and clear of hazards

The OOW is in direct comms with the Bridge

Suitable PPE is available if required

The pilot is escorted safely to the Bridge

Question 24

Stopper Knots

Answer 24

Natural fibre stoppered with natural fibre

Synthetic stopped with Synthetic fibre (not Nylon)

The West country method is preferred for ropes (double and reverse stopping)

Wire should be stopped with chain

Question 25

Considerations in Lifiting

Answer 25

Stability consideration

Safety consideration

Permit To Work

Safe working load

Certified equipment

Positioning of personnel

Visibility

Securing of working area

Question 26

Every Lifting Operation must be:

Answer 26

Subject to a risk assessment

Properly planned

Appropriately supervised

Carried out in a safe manner.

Question 27

Checking and testing the Steering gear for departure/Arrival

Answer 27

Complete steering checks within 12 hours of departure /arrival

Call and inform engineers

Establish comms with engineers via emergency comms in Steering compartment

Engineers to visually inspect all steering gear for damage and leakage

Test isolation valves/shutoffs/alarms/local controls on Bridge

Test from Main console, FU, NFU, pumps 1 and two, and a combination of the two

Test time for hard over to hard over. No less than 28 seconds

Check Rudder Angle Indicator, and ROT indicator

Same process from each and all stations

Make a separate entry into the Bridge Log Book