MARITIME REGISTER INC.

ENTRY TO ENCLOSED SPACES CHECKLIST

Ship’s Name: Person(s) Who will Enter:

Space to be Entered: Time Entered:

Purpose of Entry: Date: / /

Before entering to any enclosed space all the appropriate safety checks listed below must be carried
out by the master or responsible officer and by the person who is to enter the space
Section 1 To Be Checked () BY the Master or Responsible Officer 
1.1 Has the space been thoroughly been ventilated and, where testing equipment available, has the space
been tested and found safe for entry?
1.2 Have arrangements been made to continue ventilation during the occupancy of the space and at
intervals during breaks?
1.3 Are rescue and resuscitation equipment available for immediate use beside the compartment entrance?
1.4 Have arrangements been made for a responsible person to be in constant attendants at the entrance to
the space?
1.5 Has a system of communication between the person at the entrance and those in the space been
agreed?
1.6 Are access and illumination adequate?
1.7 Are portable lights or other equipment to be used of approved type?
Section 2 To BE Checked () BY the Person(s) who is to enter the space 
2.1 Has instructions or permission been given by the Master or a responsible officer to enter the enclosed
space?
2.2 Has Section 1 been completed as necessary?
2.3 Are you aware you should leave the space immediately in the event of failure of the ventilation
system?
2.4 Do you understand the arrangements made for communication between yourself and the responsible
person in attendance at the entrance of the space?
Section 3 Where Breathing Apparatus is to be used, this section must be checked jointly by the 
responsible officer and the person(s) who to enter the space.
3.1 Are you familiar with the apparatus to be used?
3.2 Has the apparatus been tested as follows: (a) Gauge and capacity of air supply;
(B)- Low pressure Audible Alarm; (c)- Face Mask & air supply tightness
3.3 Has the means of communications been tested and agreed?

*Entry shall only be permitted if only the applicable and appropriate questions
have been correctly checked.

Responsible Officer’s Sig. _________________

Master’s Authorisation for Entry _________________

Rev.2 F 07/08 A
Original to ship copy to office
Interval: as required