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ARTICLES. PART I. PRELIMINARY. Article.
CREW ACCOMMODATION. 5. Planning
crew accommodation. PART III. Crew Accommodation Requirements.
foregoing Articles.
building or reconversion.
Regulations available for inspection.
ship. S.I. No. 95
the powers conferred on me by section 12
the Merchant Shipping Act, 1947 (No. 46
1947), hereby order as follows : PART I. PRELIMINARY. 1 Short title and commencement. 1.—
January,
the deck beam; crew accommodation. the expression "crew accommodation" includes such sleeping rooms, mess rooms, catering accommodation (including store rooms and storage spaces) sanitary accommodation, hospital accommodation and recreation accommodation as are provided for the use
the crew ; foreign-going. the word "foreign-going" has the same meaning as in the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894; Minister. the expression "the Minister" means the Minister for Industry and Commerce;
ficer. the word "
ficer" means a person other than a master ranked as an
ficer by agreement between organisations
shipowners and seafarers or by custom; passenger ship. the expression "passenger ship" means a ship in respect
which there is in force either— (a) a safety certificate issued in accordance with the provisions
the International Convention for the Safety
Life at Sea for the time being in force, or (b) a passenger steamer's certificate; petty
ficer. the expression "petty
ficer" means a rating serving in a supervisory position or position
special responsibility who is classed as a petty
ficer by agreement between organisations
shipowners and seafarers or by custom; rating. the word "rating" means a member
the crew other than an
ficer or master, and, unless otherwise provided, includes an indentured apprentice and a cadet; re-registered the word "re-registered" means re-registered on the occasion
a simultaneous change in the territory
registration and ownership
the vessel; ship. the word "ship" means a vessel to which these Regulations, by virtue
thereof, apply ; surveyor
ships. the expression "surveyor
ships" means a person appointed by the Minister to be a surveyor
ships ; tons. the word "tons" means gross register tons. 3 Application. 3.—
cargo or passengers for the purpose
trade, and (
less than 200 tons, or (
less than 500 tons which is used solely for plying on short excursions between the 1st day
April and the 31st day
October inclusive during daylight and in fine weather.
the harbour
the port from which the voyage begins. 4 Approved exemptions and variations. 4.—
200 tons or over but under 500 tons, subject (without prejudice to any other exemption provided for by these Regulations) to any exemption that may be approved, whether in respect
a particular such vessel or a class
such vessels, but such approval shall not be given save after consultation by the Minister with organisations
shipowners and seafarers.
these Regulations shall have effect as respects any particular ship subject to such (if any) variations as may be approved, but such approval shall not be given unless the Minister, after consulation with organisations
shipowners and seafarers, is satisfied that the variations to be approved provide corresponding advantages as a result
which the over-all conditions are not less satisfactory than those which would result from full compliance with these Regulations. PART II. PLANNING
CREW ACCOMMODATION. 5 Planning
crew accommodation. 5.—
a ship is begun, a plan
the ship showing the location and general arrangement
the crew accommodation shall be submitted for approval and such plan shall be on a scale
— (a) in the case
a passenger ship for more than twelve passengers, at least one-eight
an inch to a foot, (b) in any other case, at least a quarter
an inch to a foot.
the crew accommodation is begun and before the crew accommodation in an existing ship is altered or reconstructed, detailed plans
, and information concerning, the accommodation, showing on the scale mentioned in paragraph
this Article and in detail the allocation
each space, the disposition
furniture and fittings, the means and arrangement
ventilation, lighting and heating, the measures for preventing or retarding fire and the sanitary arrangements, shall be submitted for approval.
emergency or temporary alteration or reconstruction effected outside the State, paragraph
this Article shall be deemed to be complied with if the plans referred to in that paragraph are subsequently submitted for approval. PART III. CREW ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS. 6 General requirements. 6.—
access, structure and arrangement in relation to other spaces
crew accommodation shall be such as to ensure adequate security, protection against weather and sea, and insulation from heat or cold, undue noise or effluvia from other spaces.
the bulkhead separating such places from sleeping rooms and external bulkheads shall be efficiently constructed
steel or other approved substance and shall be watertight and gastight.
sleeping rooms and mess rooms shall be adequately insulated. All machinery casings and all boundary bulkheads
galleys and other spaces in which heat is produced shall be adequately insulated where there is a possibility
resulting heat effects in adjoining accommodation or passageways. Care shallalso be taken to provide protection from heat effects
service pipes, whether hot-water or steam pipes.
approved material which is not likely to harbour vermin.
500 tons or over, pass through crew accommodation nor, whenever technically possible, through alley-ways leading to crew accommodation ; where they do pass through such alley-ways they shall be adequately insulated and encased. In the case
ships
less than 500 tons, main steam and exhaust pipes for winches and similar gear may pass through crew accommodation and through alley-ways leading to crew accommodation provided that they are adequately insulated and encased in those places.
material with a surface easily kept clean. Tongued and grooved boarding or any other form
construction likely to harbour vermin shall not be used.
being easily kept clean, and, if painted, shall be light in colour ; lime wash must not be used.
approved material and construction and shall provide a surface impervious to damp and easily kept clean.
composition, the joinings with side shall be rounded to avoid crevices.
ventilation shall be controlled so as to maintain the air in a satisfactory condition and to ensure a sufficiency
air movement in all conditions
weather and climate.
ventilation and electric fans, but one only
these means need be adopted where this ensures satisfactory ventilation.
ventilation or electric fans, but shipsnormally employed in the cold waters
the northern or southern hemispheres shall, subject to approval in each case, be exempt from this requirement.
the aids to ventilation required by paragraphs
this Article shall, when practicable, be available at all times when the crew is living or working on board and conditions so require. 8 Heating. 8.—
heating the crew accommodation shall be provided except in ships engaged exclusively in voyages in the tropics and the Persian Gulf.
steam, hot water, warm air or electricity.
sufficient size and is properly installed and guarded and that the air is not fouled.
maintaining the temperature in crew accommodation at a satisfactory level under normal conditions
weather and climate likely to be met with on service ; the system shall be regarded as satisfactory if it is capable
maintaining a temperature
60 degrees Fahrenheit when the temperature
the outside air is 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
fire or danger or discomfort to the occupants. 9 Lighting. 9.—
the space available for free movement. When it is not possible to provide adequate natural lighting, artificial lighting
the foregoing minimum standard shall be provided.
electricity for lighting, additional lighting shall be provided by properly constructed lamps or lighting apparatus for emergency use.
the room.
each berth on ships
500 tons or over. 10 Sleeping room. 10.—
the ship render any other location unreasonable or impracticable, sleeping rooms may be located in the fore part
the ship, but in no case forward
the collision bulkhead. In the case
ships
less than 500 tons, sleeping rooms may, subject to approval in each case, be situated forward
the collision bulkhead and below the loadline if any other location would be unreasonable or impracticable.
sleeping rooms intended for ratings shall be not less than— (
300 tons or over, but under 800 tons ; (c) 25 square feet in ships
800 tons or over, but under 3,000 tons ; (d) 30 square feet in ships
3,000 tons or over ; but, in the case
passenger ships in which more than four ratings are berthed in one room, the minimum per person may be 24 square feet.
ships in which are employed such groups
ratings as necessitate the employment
a substantially larger number
ratings than would otherwise be employed, the minimum floor area per person
sleeping rooms to be used by such groups may be reduced, subject to approval in each case and subject to the conditions that— (
sleeping rooms is not less than— (
3,000 tons or over.
drawers and seats shall be included in the measurement
the floor area. Small or irregularly shaped spaces which do not add effectively to the space available for free movement and cannot be used for installing furniture shall be excluded.
1,600 tons and over or 6 feet 6 inches in ships under 1,600 tons.
sleeping rooms to provide a separate room or rooms for each department, but this requirement may be departed from in the case
small ships, subject to approval in each case. For the purpose
this paragraph, indentured apprentices and cadets shall be treated as constituting a department.
persons allowed to occupy sleeping rooms shall not exceed the following maxima : (a)
ficers in charge
a department, navigating and engineer
ficers in charge
a watch and senior radio
ficers or operators : one person per room ; (b) other
ficers : one person per room wherever possible, and in no case more than two ; (c) petty
ficers : one or two persons per room, and in no case more than two ; (d) other ratings : two or three persons per room wherever possible, and in no case case more than four ; but, in the case
any passenger ship as respects which an approval has been given in this behalf, not more than ten ratings may be accommodated per sleeping room. Such approval shall not be given save after consultation by the Minister with organisations
shipowners and seafarers.
less than 500 tons shall, subject to approval in each case, be exempt from the requirements
paragraph
this Article.
persons to be accommodated in any sleeping room shall be indelibly and legibly marked in some place in the room where it can conveniently be seen. The marking shall be cut in on a beam inside the room and also either cut in or painted on or over the entrance.
the crew shall be provided with individual berths.
more than two. Wherever possible, berths shall be placed inboard, but where it is found necessary to place them along the ship's side, there shall be only a single tier where a side light is situated above a berth.
the lower berth and the lower side
the deckhead beams.
a berth shall be 6 feet 3 inches by 2 feet 3 inches.
a berth shall be
approved material, hard, smooth, and not likely to corrode or to harbour vermin.
berths, they shall be completely sealed and without perforations which would give access to vermin.
approved material. Stuffing
straw or other materials likely to harbour vermin shall not be used.
wood, canvas or other suitable material shall be fitted beneath the spring bottom
the upper berth.
a cross-section area
300 square inches and shall be fitted with a shelf and a hasp for a padlock. The padlock shall be provided by the occupant. A drawer or equivalent space shall be provided for each occupant and shall be not less than 2 cubic feet.
the fixed, dropleaf or slide-out type, and with comfortable seating accommodation as necessary.
smooth, hard material not liable to warp or corrode.
coat hooks.
crew members shall be so arranged that watches are separated and that no daymen share a room with watch-keepers. 11 Mess room accommodation. 11.—
300 tons or over, but under 500 tons, one mess room shall be provided.
500 tons or over but under 1,000 tons, separate mess room accommodation shall be provided for— (a) master and
ficers ; (b) petty
ficers and other ratings.
1,000 tons and over, separate mess room accommodation shall be provided for— (a) master and
ficers ; (b) deck department petty
ficers and other ratings ; (c) engine department petty
ficers and other ratings ; but— (i) one
the two mess rooms for the petty
ficers andother ratings may be allotted to the petty
ficers and the other to the other ratings ; (ii) a single mess room may be provided for deck and engine department petty
ficers and other ratings in cases in which the organisations
shipowners and the recognised bona fide trade unions
sea-farers concerned (or such organisations and trade unions and the shipowners concerned, or such shipowners and such trade unions) have expressed a preference for such an arrangement.
a separate mess room or by giving them the right to the use
the mess rooms assigned to other groups ; in the case
ships
5,000 tons or over with more than five persons in the catering department, consideration shall be given to the provision
a separate mess room.
each mess room shall be sufficient for the number
persons likely to use it at any one time.
persons likely to use them at any one time. Tables shall be at least 24 inches wide where seats are fitted on each side and at least 15 inches wide where only one side is used. They shall be efficiently constructed and shall provide a dining space
at least 20 inches per person. Seats shall be not less than 15 inches wide and fitted with back rests reasonably sloped for comfort. For seamen and firemen, sparred hardwood seats shall be fitted.
separate mess room accommodation would be unreasonable or impracticable shall, subject to approval in each case, be exempt from this requirement.
such size and construction and so placed that a sufficient quantity
food can be kept in good condition for several days.
tables and seats shall be
damp-resisting material, without cracks and capable
being easily cleaned.
this Article, indentured apprentices and cadets shall be treated as
ficers. 12 Catering accommodation 12.—
steel or other approved material. The floor shall be
approved non-slip material with surrounding gutters leading to scuppers on each side for discharge overboard.
the galley shall be sufficient to cater for the total personnel carried and to permit reasonable freedom
movement for the catering staff while engaged in the preparation and cooking
meals.
ample capacity for cooking and baking for the total number
crew ; (b) an efficient hot plate to keep meals hot for relief members
the crew ; (c) a sink at least 30"x18"x15" deep
stainless steel or other approved material ; hot and cold fresh water taps to be fitted over sink ; the scupper pipe leading from sink to a sludge box in the galley floor to be not less than 2½" in diameter ; a portable sludge strainer to be fitted over the drain in the sink ; (d) a heavy portable chopping and cutting board ; (e) a baking board and a dough trough
hard-wood or other approved material ; (f) a dust-tight coal box, if the range is coal fired, capable
being filled from outside the galley ; (g) an efficient steam-proof clock.
f by taps fitted over sink. The hot water system shall be incorporated in the main range or alternatively by means
an independent small boiler. (ii) Where a drinking water supply is not laid on to the mess-rooms, a spring loaded drinking water tap for the use
the crew shall be provided. (iii) A salt water supply shall also be available in the galley for scouring out the floor.
foodstuffs and shall be located as close as practicable to the galley.
all foreign-going ships on voyages exceeding seven consecutive days at sea and shall be
ample capacity for storing all perishable foodstuffs intended for consumption during the voyage.
f duty shall be provided on an open deck ; the space or spaces shall be
adequate area, having regard to the size
the ship and the crew.
ficers and for ratings. Where this is not provided separately from the mess rooms, the latter shall be planned, furnished and equipped to give recreational facilities. 14 Sanitary accommodation. 14.—
separate water closets shall be provided : (a) in ships
under 800 tons—three ; (b) in ships
800 tons or over, but under 3,000 tons—four ; (c) in ships
3,000 tons or over-six ; (d) in ships where the radio
ficers or operators are accommodated in an isolated position, sanitary facilities near or adjacent thereto shall be provided.
this Article, separate sanitary accommodation shall be provided for each
the following groups : (a)
ficers (including the master, if he has not separate accommodation) ; (b) petty
ficers ; (c) indentured apprentices and cadets (where they do not use the same accommodation as
ficers) ; (d) other ratings ; but different arrangements may be made in ships
under 500 tons subject to approval in each case.
the crew who do not occupy rooms to which private facilities are attached shall be provided for each group
the crew on the following scale : (
persons in a group exceeds an even multiple
the specified number by less than one half
the specified number, this surplus may be ignored for the purpose
this paragraph.
the crew exceeds 100 and in passenger vessels normally engaged on voyages
not more than four hours duration, special arrangements or a reduction in the number
facilities may be made, subject to approval in each case.
heating water shall be available in all communal wash places. The amount
fresh water available shall be at a rate not less than ten gallons per man per day for washing purposes.
adequate size and constructed
approved material with a smooth surface not liable to crack, flake or corrode.
any other part
the accommodation.
the single pedestal type
glased stoneware or enamelled iron fitted with movable side pads
approved material, the pads to be 4 inches apart in front and shall be provided with an ample flush
water, available at all times and independently controllable.
obstruction and to facilitate cleaning.
more than one person shall comply with the following requirements : (a) floors shall be
approved durable material, easily cleaned and impervious to damp, and shall be properly drained ; (b) bulkheads shall be
steel or other approved material and shall be watertight up to at least nine inches above the level
the deck ; (
not more than four persons ; (e) where there is more than one water closet in a compartment, they shall be separated by partitions (which may be open top and bottom) and shall be provided with doors to ensure privacy.
the crew and the normal duration
the voyage.
cold fresh water and hot fresh water or means
heating water.
fifteen or more and engaged in a voyage
more than three days' duration, separate hospital accommodation shall be provided, but in the case
ships engaged in the coastal trade, departure may be made from this provision, subject to approval in each case.
access and so that the occupants may be comfortably housed and may receive proper attention in all weathers.
the entrance, berths, lighting, ventilation, heating and water supply shall be designed to ensure the comfort and facilitate the treatment
the occupants. The entrance shall be
such width and in such position as to admit a stretcher case readily. The lighting shall be provided by side scuttles on two sides where practicable, or skylights as large as possible, and by electric light, including a portable electric lamp.
hospital berths shall be : (
each hospital berth— (
the berth.
the occupants
the hospital accommodation, either as part
the accommodation or in close proximity thereto.
ficer, the hospital accommodation shall be within easy access
the master's or chief steward's accommodation.
solid impervious material, drained to one corner and rounded at the sides to facilitate cleaning.
oilskins shall be provided outside but convenient to the sleeping rooms.
over 3,000 tons, one room for the deck department and one room for the engine department shall be provided and equipped for use as an
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mosquitos by the fitting
suitable screens to side scuttles, ventilators and doors to the open deck.
foregoing Articles. 17.—
the ships mentioned in paragraph
these Regulations and in respect
the members
the crew there referred to, the requirements laid down in the foregoing Articles may be departed from, subject to approval in each case, as far as may be necessary to take account
the distinctive national habits and customs
those members and, in particular, special arrangements may be made concerning the number
persons occupying sleeping rooms and concerning mess room and sanitary facilities.
these Regulations and the minimum sleeping space requirements prescribed for such groups
ratings in paragraph
the said Article 10.
widely different national habits and customs, separate and appropriate sleeping and living accommodation shall be provided as may be necessary to meet the requirements
the different groups.
the ships mentioned in paragraph
these Regulations, the hospital, dining, bathing and sanitary facilities shall be provided and maintained on a standard, in regard to their quantity and practical usefulness, equal or comparable to that which obtains aboard all other ships
similar type. 18 General Cleanliness, etc. 18.—
goods and stores not the personal property
the occupants.
ficer specially deputed for the purpose by him, accompanied by one or more members
the crew, shall inspect all crew accommodation at intervals
not more than one week. Any such inspection
spaces and equipment used for the storage and handling
food and water, including the galley and other equipment for the preparation and service
meals, shall be carried out in the presence
a responsible member
the catering department. The results
each such inspection shall be recorded in the ship's
ficial log book.
any crew space fails to maintain the space in a proper condition, disciplinary action shall be taken against him in accordance with the agreement with the crew. PART IV. SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE WITH RESPECT TO EXISTING SHIPS AND ON CERTAIN RE-REGISTRATIONS. 19 Existing ship fully complete. 19. In the case
a ship which is fully complete on the commencement
these Regulations and which is below the standard set by Part III
these Regulations, when— (
long range plans and not as a result
an accident or emergency, there shall be made, after consultation with organisations
ship-owners and seafarers, such alterations for the purpose
bringing the ship into conformity with the requirements
these Regulations as may be approved and are reasonable having regard to the practical problems involved. 20 Existing ship in process
building or reconversion. 20. In the case
a ship in the process
building or reconversion on the commencement
these Regulations, there shall be made, after consultation with organisations
shipowners and seafarers, such alterations for the purpose
bringing the ship into conformity with the requirements
these Regulations as may be approved and are possible having regard to the practical problems involved and the alterations so made shall constitute final compliance with these Regulations unless and until the ship is re-registered. 21 Certain re-registration. 21. On re-registration
a ship, not being a ship referred to in Article 19 or Article 20
these Regulations or a ship to which the requirements
these Regulations, or the requirements
the law
another State similar to the requirements
these Regulations, were applicable while she was under construction, there shall be made, after consultation with organisations
shipowners and seafarers, such alterations for the purpose
bringing the ship into conformity with the requirements
these Regulations as may be approved and are possible having regard to the practical problems involved and the alterations so made shall constitute final compliance with these Regulations unless and until the ship is re-registered again. PART V. MISCELLANEOUS. 22 Inspection 22.—
ships shall be permitted to inspect a ship at all reasonable times for the purpose
ascertaining whether the crew accommodation complies with these Regulations.
a ship has been substantially altered or reconstructed, or (c) complaint has been made in writing to a surveyor
ships or the superintendent
a mercantile marine
fice and in time to prevent any delay to the ship by a recognised bona fide trade union
seafarers representing all or part
the crew or by three or more members
the crew
the ship that the crew accommodation is not in compliance with these Regulations, a surveyor
ships shall inspect the ship and ascertain whether the crew accommodation complies with these Regulations. 23 Spaces occupied by seamen or apprentices and appropriated to their use. 23. Where the provisions
these Regulations corresponding to the provisions
section 210
the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, as amended by section 64
the Merchant Shipping Act, 1906, apply in relation to a ship, they shall have effect in lieu
the latter provisions and, accordingly, in any measurement or re-measurement
such ship for the purpose
ascertaining her register tonnage, the space which, pursuant to section 79
the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, is to be deducted in respect
space occupied by seamen or apprentices and appropriated to their use shall be any space so occupied and appropriated which conforms to the requirements
these Regulations. 24 Copies
Regulations available for inspection. 24. A copy
these Regulations shall be kept available at every mercantile marine
fice for inspection, free
charge, by shipowners and seafarers. 25 Saver for more favourable conditions. 25. Nothing in these Regulations shall affect any law, award, custom or agreement between shipowners and seafarers which ensures more favourable conditions than those provided for by these Regulations. 26 Detention
ship. 26. Where any requirement
these Regulations is not complied with, the ship may be detained by any
ficer
customs and excise or
ficer
the Minister, and any
ficer
customs and excise may refuse to grant a clearance or transire to the ship until he is satisfied that the requirement has been complied with. GIVEN under my
ficial Seal, this 17th day
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