Technical Notices

The campaign began on 15 January and is intended to run until 14 October 2025. The campaign appears to target areas such as:

The special campaign action plan provides an inspection checklist with the following contents:

• Are crew members responsible for enclosed spaces entry aware of the associated risks?
• Are measures in place to control visitors’ and crew members’ entering into enclosed spaces?
• Is there a complete list of enclosed spaces?
• Are the enclosed spaces marked and for authorized personnel only?
• Are the atmosphere testing devices regularly checked and calibrated?
• Are the emergency rescue equipment for enclosed spaces entry in good condition?
• Are the personnel familiar with the safe entry and risk assessment procedures for enclosed spaces?
• Are the personnel familiar with the operation of safety protective equipment and devices?
• Is the enclosed spaces entry and rescue drill in accordance with SOLAS Chapter III, Regulation 19.3.3?
• Is the SMS related to enclosed spaces operations effectively implemented on board

All ships entering Chinese ports regardless of nationality are subject to this campaign.

Ship operators must ensure that their crew is fully briefed on the campaign and that the ship’s safety management system adheres strictly to the relevant guidelines.

Crews should also conduct internal self-inspections based on the prescribed checklist.