1969 Ed.]
Merchant Shipping (Minimum Passenger Space) Regulations,
[CAP. 281
N 35
[Subsidiary]
(a) first class passengers, at the rate of 36 square feet per person;
(b) second and third (including intermediate) class passengers, at the rate of 24 square feet per person.
(2) In every ship to which these regulations apply engaged in the eastern trade area, other than a ship engaged exclusively in the river trade area, unberthed passengers, in addition to any other spaces allocated for their use, shall be provided with exercise space in accordance with regulation 35, at the rate of 4 square feet per person.
(3) No such exercise space for passengers shall be measured until exercise space, adequate in area, has, in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) Regulations from time to time in operation in Hong Kong, been allowed for the total number of crew:
Provided that, in ships to which these regulations apply engaged in the eastern trade area, such space for the crew may be allowed in areas not permitted for passengers by paragraph (2) of regulation 35, and shall be deemed to be adequate if allowed at the rate of 4 square feet per member of the crew.
37. (1) In every ship to which these regulations apply, the number of adult first, second and third (including intermediate) class passengers shall, subject to these regulations, be determined by the number of properly constructed bunks, pullman berths, beds or settees, each of which shall be of internal dimensions of at least 6 feet by 2 feet.
(2) There shall be not more than two tiers of bunks or berths in any space or cabin.
(3) Where small berths for children are fitted and the owner of the ship requires that such shall be counted and shown on the passenger certificate, every such berth shall be so constructed and arranged that there is no danger of the child being thrown out by the motion of the ship.
(4) Not less than 36 square feet clear area shall be allowed for every two such children's berths and such berths shall be not less than the following dimensions-
(a) for children between 1 and 3 years of age, 3 feet 6 inches by 1 foot 4 inches;
(b) for children between 3 and 8 years of age, 4 feet 6 inches by 1 foot 6 inches; and
(c) for children between 8 and 12 years of age, 5 feet 3 inches by 1 foot 8 inches.
(Cap. 281, sub. leg.)
Number of berthed passengers generally.
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1969 Ed.]
Merchant Shipping (Minimum Passenger Space) Regulations,
[CAP. 281
N 35
[Subsidiary]
(a) first class passengers, at the rate of 36 square feet per
person;
(b) second and third (including intermediate) class passengers,
at the rate of 24 square feet per person.
(2) In every ship to which these regulations apply engaged in the eastern trade area, other than a ship engaged exclusively in the river trade area, unberthed passengers, in addition to any other spaces allocated for their use, shall be provided with exercise space in accordance with regulation 35, at the rate of 4 square feet per person.
(3) No such exercise space for passengers shall be measured until exercise space, adequate in area, has, in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) Regulations from time to time in operation in Hong Kong, been allowed for the total number of crew:
Provided that, in ships to which these regulations apply engaged in the eastern trade area, such space for the crew may be allowed in areas not permitted for passengers by paragraph (2) of regulation 35, and shall be deemed to be adequate if allowed at the rate of 4 square feet per member of the crew.
37. (1) In every ship to which these regulations apply, the number of adult first, second and third (including intermediate) class passengers shall, subject to these regulations, be determined by the number of properly constructed bunks, pullman berths, beds or settees, each of which shall be of internal dimensions of at least 6 feet by 2 feet.
(2) There shall be not more than two tiers of bunks or berths in any space or cabin.
(3) Where small berths for children are fitted and the owner of the ship requires that such shall be counted and shown on the passenger certificate, every such berth shall be so constructed and arranged that there is no danger of the child being thrown out by the motion of the ship.
(4) Not less than 36 square feet clear area shall be allowed for every two such children's berths and such berths shall be not less than the following dimensions-
(a) for children between 1 and 3 years of age, 3 feet 6 inches
by 1 foot 4 inches;
(b) for children between 3 and 8 years of age, 4 feet 6 inches
by 1 foot 6 inches; and
(e) for children between 8 and 12 years of age, 5 feet 3 inches
by 1 foot 8 inches.
(Cap. 281, sub. leg.)
Number of berthed passengers. generally.
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