3.1 Cargo tank entry
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3.1 Cargo tank entry

 In order to undertake a survey, entry into cargo oil tanks is required. Crude oil cargo tanks must be considered an "enclosed space" and therefore all the recommendations contained in ISGOTT (International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals)footnote regarding enclosed space entry and gas freeing should be strictly followed. For gas freeing and venting, reference is made to ISGOTT for procedures and equipment for this purpose. Due attention should also be paid to the Recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships (resolution A.864(20), as amended).

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