Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)SchedulesEighth ScheduleWork In Fishing Convention, 2007AnnexesAnnex IIISleeping RoomsOther |
| 1. | The maximum number of persons to be accommodated in any sleeping room shall be legibly and indelibly marked in a place in the room where it can be conveniently seen. |
| 2. | Individual berths of appropriate dimensions shall be provided. Mattresses shall be of a suitable material. |
| 3. | For vessels of 24 metres in length and over, the minimum inside dimensions of the berths shall not be less than 198 by 80 centimetres. |
| 4. | Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 46, the competent authority may, after consultation, decide that the minimum inside dimensions of the berths shall not be less than 190 by 70 centimetres, where it is satisfied that this is reasonable and will not result in discomfort to the fishers. |
| 5. | Sleeping rooms shall be so planned and equipped so as to ensure reasonable comfort for the occupants and to facilitate tidiness. Equipment provided shall include berths, individual lockers sufficient for clothing and other personal effects, and a suitable writing surface. |
| 6. | For vessels of 24 metres in length and over, a desk suitable for writing, with a chair, shall be provided. |
| 7. | Sleeping accommodation shall be situated or equipped, as practicable, so as to provide appropriate levels of privacy for men and for women. |