Risk 

Assessment for 'Cargo Tank Entry on Chemical Tanker'
MT: Reason for Entry:
A. 'Risk Assessment' will be carried out by the Master, who will evaluate the hazards and identify mitigating measures.
B. Completed 'Risk Assessment' form should not be construed as permission for man entry. A separate permit (S‐6CT.29b C) shall be filled in by the
'Designated Officer' after carrying out necessary safety checks and shall be issued within 12 hours of completing this form.
C. No more than 2 tanks to be entered at the same time.
Section 1 ‐ Cargo Properties / Hazards
Were tanks  Name of Toxic  Toxic Gas  Name of Toxic  Toxic Gas 
Last Cargo/ Parcel Cargo Tanks TLV TLV
inerted/ padded? Gas (1) Measuring Tube Gas (2) Measuring Tube

Section 2 ‐ Controls
a. Ventilation will be carried out using :    a. Fixed Gas Freeing Fan     b.  Portable Blower  (______ nos)     c. both (a+b) 
b. Atmosphere checks will be made at  _________________
(Note: The interval will depend upon nature of 'Enclosed space' and duration of work and in any case not to exceed 30 minutes.)
c. Reporting by stand by person will be made at __________ minutes. 
Section 3 ‐ Other Hazards
a. Duration of work: From ____________ to ___________ hrs. Estimated time of first entry: ________________ hrs
Note: Activity should be planned to avoid entry into enclosed spaces from 2200 hrs to 0600 hrs whilst at sea. Man entry into cargo tanks on chemical tankers
from 2200 hrs to 0600 hrs, whilst at sea will require express office approval.
b. Expected Weather Conditions: Wind Force :__________  Wind Direction :_________ Height of Swell :_____________
c. Illumination arrangement:  Intrinsically safe hand held lights or head lamps/ portable pneumatic lights
d. Expected ambient temperature on deck: _______________ Expected ambient temperature of the tanks: ____________
Note: When Tank temperatures exceed 300C, due consideration shall be given to avoid repeated tank entries by same person / provide adequate interval
between entries to avoid fatigue.
e. Are cargo tanks free from previous cargo residues?           Yes / No
If No, State Nature of residue: _______________________________            Does it posses any hazard ? Yes / No
Note: If cargo tanks are not free from hazardous cargo residues, further cleaning/ ventillation shall be carried out to remove residues from the tank and till
such a time, man entry shall not be permitted.
f. List other operations which will be concurrently carried out with 'Entry into Enclosed Spaces'.
1. Open Sea Navigation        2. Navigation in Congested waters/ under pilotage               3. Cargo Operations 
4. Bunkering                                   5. Tank Cleaning                  6. Storing/ Replenishment   
(Note: Due consideration shall be given simultaneous actitivites requiring man power while determining man entry in cargo tanks.)
g. Number of personnel solely available for 'Entry into Enclosed Spaces' activity: _______________________________
Based on above items f & g; are sufficient personnel available to carry out this activity?  Yes / No
(Note: Incase item g. is marked as 'NO'; man entry into cargo tanks shall not be allowed until sufficient manpower is available for this
activity.)
h. Is a proper Fall Arrestor Device (FAD) and full body safety harness (double lanyard hook arrangement) available, checked and being
used for tank entry unless permanent fall prevention structure such as full length guard railings will be provided on the vertical
ladder?  Yes / No
i. Are persons entering the space briefed about importance of maintaining 3‐Point contact on ladders?     Yes / No
j. Has the officer of the watch (bridge / cargo control room) been advised of the planned entry? Yes / No
k. Are each personnel entering the enclosed space properly clothed and equipped with the personnel gas detetctor? Yes / No
l. Other hazards (List other hazards associated with this activity which are not covered above)

Mitigating Measures:

Section 4 ‐ Responsibilities
'Designated Officer' authorised to issue Cargo Tank Entry Permit :  Name: __________________ ;  Rank: _______________
Note: In addition to himself the Master can nominate either Ch/Off or Ch/Eng as the 'Designated Officer' who will issue permit after necessary safety checks
have been carried out.
Safety Representative' nominated for this activity :    Name: ______________________ ; Rank: ___________________
Note: The Master shall nominate a 'Safety Representative', preferrably Pumpman, Bosun or Senior A/B who will countersign S‐6CT.29b C.

Section 5 ‐ Risk Assessment Attendees : (All attendees MUST sign)
Chief Engineer's Signature: ____________________________ Chief Officer's Signature: __________________________
Safety Representative's Signature: _________________________
Section 6 ‐ Master's Approval :
Cargo Tank Entry approval has been granted subject to onsite verification as per form S‐6CT.29b C and strict compliance with mitigating
measures listed above. This apprvoal should be revoked in case of non‐compliance with any of above listed items.
Master: Date: Time: hrs
Generated by PARIS on 31 Mar 2021
Rev. 1  03/21  S ‐ 6CT.29a F