Sch 7Sleeping berths

Schedule 7 Sleeping berths

(subsection 74(1))

1 Each seafarer must have a separate sleeping berth that is at least 198 cm by 80 cm.

2 Sleeping berths must be arranged as follows:

(a) no more than 2 tiers; and

(b) for a berth placed along the vessel’s side — 1 tier where a sidelight is situated above a berth; and

(c) for a double tier berth:

(i) the lower tier must be at least 30 cm above the floor; and

(ii) the upper berth must be:

(A) midway between the bottom of the lower berth and the lower side of the deckhead beams; and

(B) fitted with a safety or guard rail; and

(C) fitted with a ladder or stairs firmly secured to a deck, deckhead or bulkhead.

3 The framework and lee-board of a berth must be:

(a) made of material in accordance with Marine Order 15 (Construction ‑ Fire prevention, fire detection and fire extinction) 2009; and

(b) hard, smooth and unlikely to corrode or harbour vermin.

4 The owner of a vessel must ensure that each berth is fitted with a mattress that:

(a) is comfortable with a cushioning bottom; or

(b) has cushioning with a spring bottom or spring mattress; or

(c) has approved cushioning material; and

(d) is made of material is that is unlikely to harbour vermin.

5 If a berth is placed over another, the owner of the vessel must ensure that a dust-proof bottom is fitted on the upper berth under the bottom mattress or the spring bottom.