Guidance on fumigating bulk cargoes on vessels is provided in the IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ.1264 – Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo holds, and it is always recommended that these are strictly followed. It requires fumigation to be conducted by qualified operators and states that the crew should not handle fumigants.
Fumigation in-transit
Fumigation in-transit is common and designated crew receive basic training from the fumigator-in-charge. In these cases, the fumigator-in-charge will initiate fumigation and remain on board long enough to allow the gas concentrations to build up to a level where testing for leaks can be carried out. Once it has been confirmed that the vessel is safe and no leaks are present, then the fumigator in charge will formally hand over the operation to the Master.
See attached file: Fumigating Cargoes at Sea During the COVID-19 Pandemic.pdf
COVID-19疫情期间海上货物熏蒸
关于船上散装货物的熏蒸指南载于国际海事组织的通函MSC.1/ Circ.1264——《关于在船上安全使用杀虫剂对货舱进行熏蒸的建议》，建议严格遵守这些指南。它要求熏蒸由合格的操作人员进行，并规定船员不应处理熏蒸剂。
在途熏蒸
在途熏蒸很常见，指定的船员要接受负责熏蒸的人员的基本培训。在这种情况下，负责熏蒸的人员将启动熏蒸，并在船上停留足够长的时间，以使气体浓度达到可以进行泄漏检测的水平。一旦确认船舶安全、无泄漏，负责熏蒸的人员将正式将操作移交给船长。
详细信息请参阅附件。
