Road Traffic Management Corporation Act, 1999
R 385
Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) Regulations, 2026Part 1Chapter I : General8. Overhead Decks |
| (1) | In every vessel constructed of steel or other suitable material, every deck which forms the crown of any part of the crew accommodation and is exposed to the weather, must— |
| (a) | be constructed of steel or other suitable material to the satisfaction of the Authority, and in addition, be of the following construction: |
| (i) | the materials used to construct internal deckheads, panelling and sheeting, floors and joinings must be suitable for the purpose and conducive to a healthy environment; |
| (ii) | external deckheads of sleeping rooms and mess rooms should be adequately insulated; |
| (iii) | measures should also be taken to provide protection from heat effects of steam or hot-water service pipes or both; |
| (iv) | sleeping rooms, mess rooms, recreation rooms and alleyways should be adequately insulated to prevent condensation or overheating; |
| (v) | the deckhead should be of material with a surface easily kept clean and construction likely to not harbour vermin should be used; |
| (vi) | the deckhead surfaces in sleeping rooms and mess rooms should be capable of being easily kept clean and light in colour with a durable non-toxic finish; and |
| (vii) | the decks in all seafarer accommodation should be of approved material and construction and should provide a non-slip surface impervious to damp and easily kept clean; and |
| (b) | be in accordance with the requirements of standard A3. 1 of the Maritime Labour Convention. |
