72Location of sleeping rooms — passenger vessels

72 Location of sleeping rooms — passenger vessels

(1) This section applies to the following vessels:

(a) passenger vessels; and

(b) special purpose vessels complying with the SPS Code.

(2) The owner of a vessel must ensure that sleeping rooms are located:

(a) either:

(i) above the load line, or

(ii) in accordance with any exemption in force for the vessel under subsection (4); and

(b) not immediately beneath working alleyways; and

(c) behind the collision bulkhead.

(3) The owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption to have a sleeping room located below the load line of a vessel.

(4) The Manager, Ship Inspection and Registration may approve the application subject to conditions concerning the lighting and ventilation.