Despite decades of awareness and regulation, enclosed space entry accidents remain one of the deadliest hazards in the maritime industry. The new white paper “Making Enclosed Spaces Safer with FleetVision™: Leveraging AI to Prevent Tragedy“ reveals a sobering truth: over 350 lives have been lost in shipboard confined spaces since 1996—most of them completely preventable.
From oxygen-depleted tanks to toxic cargo holds, the risks are well known. Yet, even senior mariners and experienced shore workers continue to fall victim—often during well-intentioned but ill-planned rescue attempts. The core issue isn’t a lack of knowledge; it’s a breakdown in safety culture, training, and enforcement.
But there’s hope—and it’s arriving in the form of smarter technology.
FleetVision™: A Game-Changer in Confined Space Safety
ShipIn Systems’ FleetVision™ is emerging as a powerful ally in the fight against enclosed space tragedies. By integrating onboard video monitoring, AI analytics, and real-time communication tools, FleetVision™ offers unprecedented visibility into high-risk operations like tank entries and hull inspections.
With FleetVision™, shoreside teams and bridge officers can:
- Monitor enclosed space entries via onboard cameras
- Detect unauthorized or unsafe behavior through AI-driven alerts
- Review footage to identify near-misses and strengthen crew training
This level of oversight turns enclosed space entry into a controlled, accountable operation—rather than a blind spot waiting to become a headline.
Why This Matters More Than Ever
2023 marked one of the deadliest years in recent memory for enclosed space fatalities, with 34 seafarers and shore workers losing their lives. Many of these deaths occurred not from ignorance, but from overlooked steps—skipped gas tests, rushed entries, and unplanned rescues.
FleetVision™ helps break this tragic cycle. By providing real-time situational awareness and post-entry analysis, it ensures that safety protocols aren’t just written—they’re followed.
A Smarter Investment for a Safer Industry
As the white paper highlights, the financial cost of a single enclosed space fatality can exceed $1 million. The human cost is incalculable. In this context, investing in smart safety technology like FleetVision™ is not just responsible—it’s essential.
The maritime industry has the knowledge, the procedures, and now, the tools to eliminate enclosed space deaths. It’s time to use them—every voyage, every vessel, every time.
To read more about this topic, download our white paper, Making Enclosed Spaces Safer with FleetVision™: Leveraging AI to Prevent Tragedy.
