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provided for officers, wherever practicable.

43. For vessels of 24 metres in length and over, sleeping rooms for officers shall be for one person

wherever possible and in no case shall the sleeping room contain more than two berths. The competent

authority may permit exceptions to the requirements of this paragraph in particular cases if the size, type or

intended service of the vessel makes the requirements unreasonable or impracticable.

Other

44. 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.

45. Individual berths of appropriate dimensions shall be provided. Mattresses shall be of a suitable material.

46. 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.

47. 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.

48.Sleeping rooms shall be so planned and equipped 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.

49. For vessels of 24 metres in length and over, a desk suitable for writing, with a chair, shall be provided.

50. Sleeping accommodation shall be situated or equipped, as practicable, so as to provide appropriate

levels of privacy for men and for women.

Mess rooms

51. Mess rooms shall be as close as possible to the galley, but in no case shali be located forward of the

collision bulkhead.

52. 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.

53. For vessels of 24 metres in length and over, mess-room accommodation shall be separate from

sleeping quarters.

54. The dimensions and equipment of each mess room shall be sufficient for the number of persons likely to

use it at any one time.

55. 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.

Tubs or showers, toilets and washbasins

56. Sanitary facilities, which include toilets, washbasins, and tubs or showers, shall be provided for all

persons on board, as appropriate for the service of the vessel. These facilities shall meet at least minimum

standards of health and hygiene and reasonable standards of quality.

57. The sanitary accommodation shall be such as to eliminate contamination of other spaces as far as

practicable. The sanitary facilities shall allow for reasonable privacy.

58. Cold fresh water and hot fresh water shall be available to all fishers and other persons on board, in

sufficient quantities to allow for proper hygiene. The competent authority may establish, after consultation, the

minimum amount of water to be provided.

59. Where sanitary facilities are provided, they shall be fitted with ventilation to the open air, independent of

any other part of the accommodation.

60. All surfaces in sanitary accommodation shall be such as to facilitate easy and effective cleaning. Floors

shall have a non-slip deck covering.

61. On vessels of 24 metres in length and over, for all fishers who do not occupy rooms to which sanitary

facilities are attached, there shall be provided at least one tub or shower or both, one toilet, and one washbasin