News > MSC 1485 : Early implementation of atomsphere testing for enclosed spaces
The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-third session (14 to 23 May 2014), when approving the draft new SOLAS regulation XI-1/7 "Atmosphere testing instrument for enclosed spaces", recalled that MSC 92 had adopted, by resolution MSC.350(92), SOLAS regulation III/19 "Emergency training and drills" with an entry-into-force date of 1 January 2015, requiring that each enclosed space entry and rescue drill shall include checking and use of instruments for measuring the atmosphere in enclosed spaces.