Hong Kong Regulations

MERCHANT SHIPPING (SEAFARERS) (ENTRY INTO DANGEROUS SPACES) REGULATION - SECT 5

Entry into dangerous spaces

(1) The employer shall ensure that procedures for ensuring safe entry and
working in dangerous spaces are clearly laid down and the master shall ensure
that such procedures are observed on board the ship.

(2) No person shall enter or remain in a dangerous space except in accordance
with the procedures laid down pursuant to subsection (1).

(3) In fulfilling their duties under subsections (1) and (2), the employer,
master and any other person shall take full account of the principles and
guidance contained in the Code. (Enacted 1995)