Analysis of Enclosed Space Entry Procedures on Board the KM SK 3
Analisis Prosedur Memasuki Ruang Tertutup di KM SK 3
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48192/vns.v13i2.783Keywords:
Enclosed Space, Ballast Tank, Entry Permit, Occupational Safety, KM SK 3Abstract
An enclosed space is a space with limited openings and inadequate natural ventilation that is not designed for continuous occupancy, so its atmosphere may be deficient in oxygen or contain toxic or flammable gases. Ballast tanks are among the most common enclosed spaces on board ships, and entry into them without proper preparation remains a major cause of fatalities among seafarers. This study analyses the implementation of the enclosed space entry procedure on board the general cargo ship KM SK 3, identifies the factors that hindered its implementation, and proposes measures for improvement. A descriptive qualitative design was used, with data collected through direct observation, interviews with the crew, and documentation during the authors’ sea practice from September 2023 to August 2024, supported by a literature review. In January 2024, while the ship was deballasting at Trisakti Port, Banjarmasin, a leak was found in the bulkhead between ballast tanks No. 2 and No. 3 port. The boatswain entered ballast tank No. 2 port to inspect the leak without a hazard assessment, entry permit, safety briefing, ventilation, atmosphere testing, respiratory protection, rescue plan, or means of communication, and he suffered dizziness and shortness of breath before being evacuated. None of the eight steps of the entry procedure was followed, and the main hindering factor was the fatigue of the boatswain after a port watch, which led him to rush the inspection. The repair was subsequently carried out under a completed enclosed space entry permit with the required equipment. Strict use of the permit-to-work system, enclosed space entry and rescue drills at least every two months as required by SOLAS, fatigue management, and adequate safety equipment are recommended.
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