1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-third
session (14 to 23 May 2014), having considered the proposal by the
Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers, at
its eighteenth session (16 to 20 September 2013), approved the Guidelines
to facilitate the selection of portable atmosphere testing instruments
for enclosed spaces as required by SOLAS regulation XI-1/7,
as set out in the annex.
2 The Guidelines are intended to be read in conjunction
with new SOLAS regulation XI-1/7 (Atmosphere testing instruments for
enclosed spaces) upon its entry into force and the Revised recommendations
for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships (resolution A.1050(27)).
3 Member Governments are invited to bring the
annexed Guidelines to the attention of all parties concerned.