GB 16993-2021
Safety regulations for avoid working under hazardous condition of oxygen deficiency in enclosed spaces aboard ships (English Version)

Standard No.

GB 16993-2021

Language

Chinese, Available in English version

Release Date

2021

Published By

国家市场监督管理总局、中国国家标准化管理委员会

Latest

GB 16993-2021

Replace

GB 16993-1997

Scope

This standard stipulates the safety procedures and measures for operators and other relevant personnel to enter the enclosed space of the ship to prevent the risk of hypoxia, including basic requirements, preventive management and safety protection measures, emergency rescue and drill requirements. This standard applies to the operation of entering enclosed spaces of ships in operation during navigation, berthing and operation.

GB 16993-2021 Referenced Document

• GB 8958 Safety regulation for working under hazardous condition of the oxygen deficiency
• GB/T 12301 Detection methods for harmful gas evolved from non-dangerous cargo in holds
• GBZ 2.1 "Occupational Exposure Limits of Hazardous Factors in the Workplace Part 1: Chemical Hazardous Factors" (GBZ 2.1-2019) No. 1 Amendment*， 2022-11-08 Update

GB 16993-2021 history

• 2021 GB 16993-2021 Safety regulations for avoid working under hazardous condition of oxygen deficiency in enclosed spaces aboard ships
• 1997 GB 16993-1997 Safety regulations for working under hazardous condition of the oxygen deficiency in the cargo holds and closed compartments of ships