1964_MERCHANT_SHIPPING_(MINIMUM_PASSENGER_SPACE)_REGULATIONS — Page 37

1969 Ed.]

Merchant Shipping (Minimum Passenger Space) Regulations.

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distance between the tiers and between the upper tier and the deck above shall be not less than 2 feet 6 inches.

(4) In addition to the requirements of sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (1), space within public rooms allocated for second class passengers may also be included, the numbers allowed being determined in a manner similar to that indicated for first class public rooms except that the figures in sub-sub-paragraphs (i), (ii), and (iii) of sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (1) shall be taken to be 21, 12 and 84, respectively.

(5) Unberthed passengers may be allowed in any compartment otherwise approved for their accommodation, and the maximum number permissible shall be determined by dividing the available clear area in square feet-

(a) if on the main deck, by 6; or

(b) if on the deck next above the main deck, by 9:

Provided that-

(c) the number of decks upon which passengers may be carried shall not exceed three, that is, the main deck and the two decks above it; and

(d) no area for passengers shall be measured which-

(i) does not comply with paragraph (3) of regulation 35; or

(ii) is abreast any deckhouse on the deck next above the main deck.

(6) The total number of passengers to be allowed on any vessel engaged exclusively in the river trade area shall be subject to any limitation, which in the opinion of the Director, may be necessary having regard to the stability of the vessel.

39. (1) In every ship to which these regulations apply engaged on short international voyages in the eastern trade area, other than a voyage in the river trade area, the number of unberthed passengers to be allowed in respect of any compartment allocated for passenger accommodation and fitted in accordance with the provisions of these regulations, and subject to the provision of sufficient exercise space in accordance with regulation 36, shall be determined by dividing the available clear area in square feet of any such compartment, measured in accordance with regulation 35, as follows-

(a) in detached superstructures or deckhouses, by 12; (b) in uppermost between decks, by 9; and

(c) in lower between decks, by 9.

(2) In every ship to which these regulations apply engaged on voyages either not in the eastern trade area, or not being short

Number of unberthed passengers who may be carried in the eastern trade area.