Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)SchedulesEighth ScheduleWork In Fishing Convention, 2007AnnexesAnnex IIISleeping RoomsMess Rooms |
| 1. | Mess rooms shall be as close as possible to the galley, but in no case shall be located forward of the collision bulkhead. |
| 2. | Vessels shall be provided with mess-room accommodation suitable for their service. To the extent not expressly provided otherwise, mess-room accommodation shall be separate from sleeping quarters, where practicable. |
| 3. | For vessels of 24 metres in length and over, mess-room accommodation shall be separate from sleeping quarters. |
| 4. | The dimensions and equipment of each mess room shall be sufficient for the number of persons likely to use it at any one time. |
| 5. | For vessels of 24 metres in length and over, a refrigerator of sufficient capacity and facilities for making hot and cold drinks shall be available and accessible to fishers at all times. |