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15. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 14, the competent authority may, after consultation, decide

that the minimum permitted headroom shall not be less than 190 centimetres in any space – or part of any

space – in such accommodation, where it is satisfied that this is reasonable and will not result in discomfort to

the fishers.

Openings into and between accommodation spaces

16. There shall be no direct openings into sleeping rooms from fish rooms and machinery spaces, except for

the purpose of emergency escape. Where reasonable and practicable, direct openings from galleys,

storerooms, drying rooms or communal sanitary areas shall be avoided unless expressly provided otherwise.

17. For vessels of 24 metres in length and over, there shall be no direct openings, except for the purpose of

emergency escape, into sleeping rooms from fish rooms and machinery spaces or from galleys, storerooms,

drying rooms or communal sanitary areas; that part of the bulkhead separating such places from sleeping

rooms and external bulkheads shall be efficiently constructed of steel or another approved material and shall be

watertight and gas-tight. This provision does not exclude the possibility of sanitary areas being shared between

two cabins.

Insulation

18. Accommodation spaces shall be adequately insulated; the materials used to construct internal

bulkheads, panelling and sheeting, and floors and joinings shall be suitable for the purpose and shall be

conducive to ensuring a healthy environment. Sufficient drainage shall be provided in all accommodation

spaces.

Other

19. All practicable measures shall be taken to protect fishing vessels’ crew accommodation against flies and

other insects, particularly when vessels are operating in mosquito-infested areas.

20. Emergency escapes from all crew accommodation spaces shall be provided as necessary.

Noise and vibration

21. The competent authority shall take measures to limit excessive noise and vibration in accommodation

spaces and, as far as practicable, in accordance with relevant international standards.

22. For vessels of 24 metres in length and over, the competent authority shall adopt standards for noise and

vibration in accommodation spaces which shall ensure adequate protection to fishers from the effects of such

noise and vibration, including the effects of noise- and vibration- induced fatigue.

Ventilation

23. Accommodation spaces shall be ventilated, taking into account climatic conditions. The system of

ventilation shall supply air in a satisfactory condition whenever fishers are on board.

24. Ventilation arrangements or other measures shall be such as to protect non-smokers from tobacco

smoke.

25. Vessels of 24 metres in length and over shall be equipped with a system of ventilation for

accommodation, which shall be controlled so as to maintain the air in a satisfactory condition and to ensure

sufficiency of air movement in all weather conditions and climates. Ventilation systems shall be in operation at

all times when fishers are on board.

Heating and air conditioning

26. Accommodation spaces shall be adequately heated, taking into account climatic conditions.

27. For vessels of 24 metres in length and over, adequate heat shall be provided, through an appropriate

heating system, except in fishing vessels operating exclusively in tropical climates. The system of heating shall

provide heat in all conditions, as necessary, and shall be in operation when fishers are living or working on