In this Decree the following terms shall have the following meanings: "quarters": the day quarters and night quarters and all spaces for sanitary purposes, nursing and recreation, intended for use by the seafarers as referred to in the Seafarers Act; "passenger ship": a ship for...

Without permission of all seafarers directly involved, no part of the day quarters and night quarters may be withdrawn from its purpose as long as the ship is in service. Only in cases of force majeure one may, at the discretion of the master, deviate...

1.All quarters shall be positioned in the midship or in the aft ship. 2.In special cases, Our Minister of Infrastructure and Environment, may allow, if the position prescribed in the first paragraph in connection with the size, the type, the navigation or the intended service...

The provisions of Article 49 are equally binding to the other spaces as referred to in Article 46, under a, provided that the lining and the insulation of walls only have to be applied there where this is considered to be necessary by Our Minister...

1.On board of ships, not being passenger ships, any adult member of the crew has to dispose of his own night quarter. When the size and the design of the ship and the activities for which it is used do not allow so, Our Minister...

1.All night quarters shall be finished and equipped such, that tidiness is encouraged and that reasonable comfort for its inhabitants is guaranteed. 2.The floor area in night quarters intended for ratings, equipped for one person, shall be at least: on ships, not being passenger ships...

1.The quarters shall be clean when a ship is put into service for the first time or again. 2.The quarters shall be kept clean and in a habitable condition. 3.At least once a week an inspection of all quarters is done by the master or...

1.All quarters shall be connected to an efficient heating device which shall be positioned outside the quarters and which has been adapted to the climatological conditions. The heating has to take place by supply of steam, hot water, warm air or electricity. The heating device...

1.All quarters shall be capable of efficient ventilation to the satisfaction of Our Minister of Infrastructure and Environment, such that the air remains in a satisfactory condition and sufficient discharge of bad air and supply of fresh air are guaranteed under all weather conditions, without...

1.Sanitary facilities, intended for communal use, have to comply with the following requirements: the floor shall be of good, endurable and easily cleanable material, which is impenetrable for moisture; an appropriate water discharge shall be possible. the bulkheads shall be made of steel or other...