RightShip RISQ 3.2 Preparation Guide

What is being checked

Suitable escape and rescue equipment is complete and maintained.

Ready on board

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Check the vessel’s actual procedures, equipment and records against these points from RISQ 3.2.

Keep an accessible stretcher suitable for hoisting an injured person from spaces such as tank holds.Provide medical first-aid equipment including oxygen resuscitation equipment based on the ammonia MFAG requirements.Provide suitable escape respiratory/eye protection for every person aboard: no filter-type respirators; self-contained equipment with at least 15 minutes service time.Mark escape respiratory protection against use for firefighting or cargo handling.Provide sufficient additional safety sets, at least three complete sets beyond SOLAS firefighter outfits, with two-way radio earpiece/microphone/push-to-talk equipment suitable for the ammonia context.Each set: positive-pressure full-face air breathing apparatus, not stored oxygen, with at least 1,200 litres free air and SOLAS firefighter-set compatibility.Each set: recognised-standard gas-tight protective clothing, boots and gloves, steel-cored rescue line with belt, and explosion-proof lamp.Provide at least one fully charged spare bottle per additional breathing apparatus, a continuously capable breathable-air compressor of adequate capacity and a suitable charging manifold.Have a responsible officer inspect compressed-air equipment at least monthly and log it; arrange competent-person inspection/testing at least annually.

Practice questions

Preparation prompts derived from this entry, not an official inspector interview script.

1Can the 15-minute escape apparatus be used for rescue or firefighting?

No. The source distinguishes escape protection, which must be marked against firefighting/cargo handling, from the additional work/safety sets.

2Can the additional breathing apparatus use stored oxygen?

No. These safety sets require positive-pressure air breathing apparatus, not stored oxygen. Medical oxygen resuscitation is a separate equipment provision.

Where a finding may arise

Missing evidence or defects inconsistent with the checks above may prevent a satisfactory answer. These are preparation concerns derived from the question, not explicit additional finding criteria or reported past observations.

Past observations for practice

Anonymised reports, manually reviewed before publication. These are reported experiences, not additional inspection requirements.

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Source clarification

Equipment availability does not authorise entry into an ammonia atmosphere. Use the approved entry/rescue plan and trained personnel; this guide provides no medical treatment or rescue execution instructions.

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