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Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels) 2013
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70 Headroom
(1) The owner of a vessel must ensure that:
(a) there is at least 203 cm unobstructed headroom in all seafarer accommodation; or
(b) headroom complies with any exemption in force for the vessel under subsection (3).
(2) The owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption to have headroom of less than 203 cm in seafarer accommodation.
(3) The Manager, Ship Inspection and Registration may approve the application if he or she considers that the application:
(a) is reasonable; and
(b) will not cause discomfort to seafarers.