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for every four persons or fewer.

62. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 61, the competent authority may, after consultation, decide

that there shall be provided at least one tub or shower or both and one washbasin for every six persons or

fewer, and at least one toilet for every eight persons or fewer, where the competent authority is satisfied that

this is reasonable and will not result in discomfort to the fishers.

Laundry facilities

63.Amenitics for washing and drying clothes shall be provided as necessary, taking into account the service

of the vessel, to the extent not expressly provided otherwise.

64. For vessels of 24 metres in length and over, adequate facilities for washing, drying and ironing clothes

shall be provided.

65.For vessels of 45 metres in length and over, adequate facilities for washing, drying and ironing clothes

shall be provided in a compartment separate from sleeping rooms, mess rooms and toilets, and shall be

adequately ventilated, heated and equipped with lines or other means for drying clothes.

Facilities for sick and injured fishers

66. Whenever necessary, a cabin shall be made available for a fisher who suffers illness or injury.

67. For vessels of 45 metres in length and over, there shall be a separate sick bay. The space shall be

properly equipped and shall be maintained in a hygienic state.

Other facilities

68. A place for hanging foul-weather gear and other personal protective equipment shall be provided outside

of, but convenient to, sleeping rooms.

Bedding, mess utensils and miscellaneous provisions

69. Appropriate eating utensils, and bedding and other linen shall be provided to all fishers on board.

However, the cost of the linen can be recovered as an operational cost if the collective agreement or the

fisher's work agreement so provides.

Recreational facilities

70. For vessels of 24 metres in length and over, appropriate recreational facilities, amenities and services

shall be provided for all fishers on board. Where appropriate, mess rooms may be used for recreational

activities.

Communication facilities

71. All fishers on board shall be given reasonable access to communication facilities, to the extent

practicable, at a reasonable cost and not exceeding the full cost to the fishing vessel owner.

Galley and food storage facilities

72. Cooking equipment shall be provided on board. To the extent not expressly provided otherwise, this

equipment shall be fitted, where practicable, in a separate galley.

73. The galley, or cooking area where a separate galley is not provided, shall be of adequate size for the

purpose, well lit and ventilated, and properly equipped and maintained.

74. For vessels of 24 metres in length and over, there shall be a separate galley.