We need your ideas to stop enclosed space deaths
Enclosed spaces kill.
In the last year, more than 20 seafarers have lost their lives in enclosed-space related accidents. It is one of the biggest occupational killers in the industry.
It’s time we put an end to it.
The IMarEST, together with the Nautical Institute and Intermanager, is working to change this and requests the help of its members. Through a new maritime safety competition, we are seeking your innovative and practical ideas to make entry into enclosed spaces safer. You can submit as an individual or a team of up to 4 people. Find out more about the competition here and send your ideas to enclosedspacecomp@nautinst.org by 31 March 2022
Entries can be in any format – a report, a poster, a video. It should give us a summary of your idea, and an explanation of how it would save lives, as well as an outline of what would be needed for successful implementation. Entries will be judged by a specialist technical panel, and announced at a technical webinar held by The Nautical Institute later in the year.
Together, we can save lives.
There are many enclosed space hazards aboard ship, many of which are not obvious. To give two examples: a chief engineer was overcome by freon gas when surveying an emergency fire pump in a well in the steering great. The freon had been released during maintenance. A second engineer was trapped in the scavenge space of an engine and died when the ship sailed with him still inside.
Many of you may be involved in entry to enclosed spaces, including those afloat, surveyors and those involved in shipbuilding and ship maintenance. The hazard is relevant to us all and we are keen to hear your ideas.
The aim of this competition is to encourage teamwork between: -
- Different engineering and technology disciplines
- Deck officers and others aboard ship.
- Ship and shore
- Students at marine colleges or universities
The winning idea will be presented with an award and the opportunity to share the work with the wider maritime community.