59Food and drinking water

59 Food and drinking water

The owner of a regulated Australian vessel must ensure that quality food and drinking water is provided in accordance with paragraph 2 of MLC standard A3.2.

Note 1 Food and drinking water provisions must cater for the religious requirements and cultural practices of seafarers on board in addition to the duration and nature of the voyage.

Note 2 Food and water must be free of charge.

Note 3 Food must be suitable in respect of variety and nutritional value. Guidance on food and nutrition is available at the National Health and Medical Research Council website at www.eatforhealth.gov.au and the Food Standards Australia New Zealand website at www.foodstandards.gov.au.

Note 4 For drinking water standards, see the latest edition of the Guidelines for drinking-water quality, published by WHO, or the latest edition of Australian Drinking Water Guidelines published at www.waterquality.gov.au.