Communications

15 The contents of these guidelines should be brought to the attention of all shipboard personnel engaged in the day-to-day operation of vessels to ensure they are fully understood. This is particularly important where multi-lingual crews are employed.

16 The attention of all personnel engaged in maintenance work on sewage systems should be drawn to the hazards of encountering oxygen-depleted, toxic and flammable gases when entering sewage tanks or working on the system. Appropriate safety procedures should be observed before entering enclosed, hazardous or suspect spaces.

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