1.On board of ships there have to be sanitary facilities for officers and ratings at a convenient location, consisting of at least a water closet, a bathtub and/or shower and a washbasin with hot and cold running freshwater for any 6 persons or less, who...

1.Except for the second paragraph, Our Minister of Infrastructure and Environment, after consultation of the organizations of sea employers and seafarers which can be considered to be representative, either in an incidental case, or in general, may grant exemption from the Articles 48 through 62...

1.All quarters have to be located in the midship or in the aft ship. Our Minister of Infrastructure and Environment may, in special cases, when the size, the type or the planned voyage of the ship makes this location unreasonable or not feasible, allow that...

1.During the daytime a quarter shall get light from skylights or efficient deck lights of adequate size, side scuttles or windows, such that it is possible for a person with normal visual acuity to read normal printed matter with clear weather at the locations of...

1.Any ship shall be provided with sufficient sanitary facilities, including washbasins, showers and toilets. 2.For persons using a night quarter which has not been provided with its own sanitary fittings, the following facilities shall be available: one washbasin for any 6 persons or less, one...

1.The quarters shall be kept clean and in a habitable condition; goods and stores which are not personally owned by the users of the quarter, may not be stored there. 2.At least once a week an inspection of all quarters is kept by the master...

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[Text valid from 01-01-2017 until 01-01-2018] We Beatrix, by the grace of God, Queen of the Netherlands, Princess of Oranje-Nassau, etc. etc. etc. All, who will see or hear read this, salute! be it known that: Also We having considered, that it is desirable to...

[(Cancelled as from 01-09-2003) ]