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flag 34 seafarers died in 2023 from oxygen depletion in cargo holds, despite new safety rules.

flag Despite stricter 2024 IMO rules for enclosed-space entry, 14 incidents in 2023 caused 34 deaths—nearly double 2022’s toll—with oxygen depletion the top cause, mostly in bulk carrier cargo holds. flag Though regulations now require training, hazard registers, and emergency readiness, accident rates have not dropped since 1998. flag InterManager, with The Nautical Institute and IMarEST, is conducting an anonymous global survey to identify real-world safety barriers faced by seafarers, officers, and contractors, urging frontline input to improve compliance and reduce future risks.

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