# 17 - Enclosed Space Rescue

Critical emergency response procedures for enclosed space rescue operations ensuring rescuer safety and systematic entry protocols per SOLAS safety requirements.

<tip>

**WARNING:**

- Enclosed spaces can be IMMEDIATELY FATAL
- NEVER enter without proper safety protocols
- Rescuer safety is ABSOLUTE PRIORITY
- Withdraw immediately if conditions worsen

</tip>

### Immediate Emergency Actions

```checklist
1. [ ] Captain and Officer on Duty ................ NOTIFIED
2. [ ] Crew for Medical Emergency .................. ALERTED
3. [ ] Rescuer Exposure to Same Hazards .......... PREVENTED
4. [ ] Rescuers ................................... EQUIPPED
      Notes: with Breathing Apparatus and Gas Detector
5. [ ] Enclosed Space and Entrance .............. VENTILATED
```

### Secondary Rescue Preparation

```checklist
6. [ ] Stretcher at Entrance .................... POSITIONED
7. [ ] Oxygen Bottle ................................. READY
8. [ ] Spare Air Bottle for BA Set ............... AVAILABLE
9. [ ] Pulse Oximeter ................................ READY
10. [ ] Atmosphere Inside Space ................... MONITORED
11. [ ] Communication Between In and Out Team .... MAINTAINED
12. [ ] Rescue Operation .......................... COMMENCED
13. [ ] Unnecessary Risks ........................... AVOIDED
14. [ ] Withdrawal if Conditions Worsen ............... READY
15. [ ] DPA and Company for Assistance ............ CONTACTED
```

### Victim Care and Medical Response

```checklist
16. [ ] Victim from Enclosed Space ................ EXTRACTED
17. [ ] First Aid and CPR if Necessary ......... ADMINISTERED
18. [ ] Oxygen Saturation ......................... MONITORED
19. [ ] Evacuation for Further Treatment .............. READY
20. [ ] Incident Report to Company DPA ............ SUBMITTED
```

### Documentation

```checklist
21. [ ] Enclosed Space Rescue Emergency .............. LOGGED
```