1 The existing text of paragraphs 2.2 and 2.3
is replaced with the following:
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2.2 On a ship engaged on a voyage where passengers
are scheduled to be on board for more than 24 h, musters of newly-embarked
passengers shall take place prior to or immediately upon departure.
Passengers shall be instructed in the use of the lifejackets and the
action to take in an emergency.
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2.3 Whenever new passengers embark, a passenger
safety briefing shall be given immediately before departure, or immediately
after departure. The briefing shall include the instructions required
by regulations 8.2 and 8.4, and shall be made by means of an announcement,
in one or more languages likely to be understood by the passengers.
The announcement shall be made on the ship's public address system,
or by other equivalent means likely to be heard at least by the passengers
who have not yet heard it during the voyage. The briefing may be included
in the muster required by paragraph 2.2. Information cards or posters
or video programmes displayed on ships video displays may be used
to supplement the briefing, but may not be used to replace the announcement.
2 After existing paragraph 3.2, a new paragraph
3.3 is inserted as follows:
3 Existing sections 3.3 and 3.4 are renumbered
as 3.4 and 3.5, respectively. In the renumbered paragraph 3.4.2, the
reference "paragraph 3.3.1.5" is replaced by the reference "paragraph
3.4.1.5"; and in the renumbered paragraph 3.4.3, the reference "paragraphs
3.3.4 and 3.3.5" is replaced by the reference "paragraphs 3.4.4 and
3.4.5"
4 After the renumbered section 3.5, the following
new section is added:
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3.6 Enclosed space entry and rescue drills
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3.6.1 Enclosed space entry and rescue drills should
be planned and conducted in a safe manner, taking into account, as
appropriate, the guidance provided in the recommendations developed
by the Organizationfootnote.
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3.6.2 Each enclosed space entry and rescue drill
shall include:
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.1 checking and use of personal protective equipment
required for entry;
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.2 checking and use of communication equipment
and procedures;
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.3 checking and use of instruments for measuring
the atmosphere in enclosed spaces;
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.4 checking and use of rescue equipment and procedures;
and
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.5 instructions in first aid and resuscitation
techniques.
5 In paragraph 4.2, at the end of subparagraph
.3, the word "and" is deleted; at the end of subparagraph .4, the
period "." is replaced by the word "; and"; and after subparagraph
.4, the following new subparagraph is added:
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.5 risks associated with enclosed spaces and onboard
procedures for safe entry into such spaces which should take into
account, as appropriate, the guidance provided in recommendations
developed by the Organizationfootnote.
6 In paragraph 5, after the words "fire drills,",
the words "enclosed space entry and rescue drills," are inserted.