Maritime Labour Convention 2006

Title 3. Accommodation
Check Sheet for on board inspection
Accommodation
Construction and Equipment
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SE, A, E
*
A Substantial Equivalency, or an Alternative or an
Exemption applies as permitted by the competent
authority and as defined in the DMLC Part I
N/A Not Applicable
Check Item Yes No SE, A, E *
or N/A
Part A Part B
DF / DT /O
1 Does the headroom satisfy the minimum requirement
of 203cm? (Limited reduction may apply if permitted by
the competent authority)
A3.1.6a
2 Is the accommodation (including sleeping, mess and
recreation rooms and alleyways) adequately insulated
to prevent condensation or overheating?
A3.1.6b B3.1.1.2
3 External bulkheads
3.1 Are the external bulkheads and part bulkheads that
separates cargo, machinery spaces, galleys,
storerooms, drying rooms and communal sanitary
areas from sleeping rooms constructed of steel / other
approved substance and watertight and gas-tight?
A3.1.6e
3.2 Are there any direct openings between cargo,
machinery spaces, galleys, storerooms, drying rooms
or communal sanitary areas to any of the sleeping
rooms?
A3.1.6e
3.3 Are the external bulkheads of sleeping rooms and
mess rooms adequately insulated?
B3.1.1.1
3.4 Are all machinery casings and all boundary bulkheads
of galleys and other spaces in which heat is produced
adequately insulated in cases where there may be
resulting effects of heat in adjoining accommodation or
passageways?
B3.1.1.1
3.5 Are there adequate measures to ensure protection of
accommodation or passageways from the heat effects
of steam or hot water service pipes?
B3.1.1.1
3.6 Are the materials used to construct internal bulkheads,
panelling and sheeting, floors and joinings suitable for
the purpose and conducive to ensuring a healthy
environment?
A3.1.6f
4 Bulkhead surfaces and deckheads
4.1 Are the bulkhead surfaces and deckheads made of
material with a surface easily kept clean?
B3.1.1.3
4.2 Has a form of construction, which is likely to harbour
vermin been used for bulkhead surfaces and
deckheads? (Not permitted)
B3.1.1.3
4.3 Are the bulkhead surfaces and deckheads in sleeping
and mess rooms light in colour with durable easy to
keep clean non-toxic finish?
B3.1.1.4
4.4 Are the decks in all accommodation areas made of
approved material and construction? Are such surfaces
non-slip and impervious to damp and easily to be kept
clean?
B3.1.1.5
DF - deficiency; DT - detention; O - observation
For new ships the 'construction and equipment' requirements of MLC, 2006 apply. For existing ships the 'construction and
equipment' requirements of C92 or C133 apply as applicable.
"This Checklist will be updated from time to time to reflect any changes in the requirements."
This checklist is for use for on board ship inspections only. It does not form part of any accommodation plan approval process.
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Check Item Yes No SE, A, E *
or N/A
Part A Part B
DF / DT /O
4.5 Where composite floor materials are used are the
joints in the flooring and between flooring and any
vertical side profiled to avoid crevices?
B3.1.1.6
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5.1 Are accommodation, recreational and catering facilities
located as far as practicable from the engines, steering
gear rooms, deck winches, ventilation, heating and air-
conditioning equipment and other noisy machinery and
apparatus?
B3.1.12.1
5.2 Has acoustic insulation or other appropriate sound-
absorbing materials been used in the construction and
finishing of bulkheads, deckheads and decks within the
sound-producing spaces as well as self-closing noise-
isolating doors for machinery spaces?
B3.1.12.2
5.3 Are engine rooms and other machinery spaces
provided with sound-proof centralised control rooms for
engine personnel? (as far as practicable)
B3.1.12.3
5.4 Are working spaces such as the machine shop
insulated from the general engine-room noise, as far
as practicable?
B3.1.12.3
5.5 Are measures put in place to minimise the noise of
operating machinery?
B3.1.12.3
5.6 Is there a copy of the national requirements associated
with limits for noise levels for working and living spaces
provided on board and is it accessible to seafarers in
English or the working language of the ship?
(reference made to the ILO guidelines - ILO Code of
Practice 'Ambient factors in the workplace, 2001' etc.)
B3.1.12.4
5.7 Are there any accommodation, recreational or catering
facilities exposed to excessive vibration?
B3.1.12.5
B4.3.3
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6.1 Does the ship have an open deck space (or spaces) of
adequate size, depending on the ship size and the
number of seafarers, accessible to the seafarers when
off-duty?
A3.1.14
6.2 Is there a separate or a common ship's office provided
for use by deck and engine departments on the ship?
(Exemption may apply to the ships of less than 3,000
GRT)
A3.1.15
6.3 Is there proper lighting and sufficient drainage provided
in the accommodation areas?
A3.1.6g
6.4 Does the accommodation, recreation and catering
facilities meet the requirements of Reg. 4.3 and
relevant parts of the convention on:
A3.1.6.h
Reg.4.3
B4.3
a health and safety protection and accident prevention? A3.1.6.h
Reg.4.3
B4.3
b the prevention of exposure to hazardous levels of
noise and vibration?
A3.1.6.h
Reg.4.3
B4.3
c the prevention of exposure to hazardous ambient
factors and chemicals on board?
A3.1.6.h
Reg.4.3
B4.3
d the provision of acceptable occupational and on board
living environmental conditions?
A3.1.6.h
Reg.4.3
B4.3
Noise and vibration
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Check Item Yes No SE, A, E *
or N/A
Part A Part B
DF / DT /O
6.5 Are frequent accommodation inspections carried out
on board ship by or under the authority of the master
as regards to cleanness, decent living conditions and
maintenance in a good state of repair? Are inspections
recorded and in compliance with national
requirements? (ref. DMLC Part I)
A3.1.18
6.6 When the ship is trading to mosquito-infested ports are
appropriate devices fitted as set out in the national
requirements? (ref. DMLC Part I)
A3.1.16
Note; For ships of less than 200GRT exemptions may
apply. (ref to DMLC Part I)
A3.1.20
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"Lloyd's Register, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and
collectively, referred to in this clause as the 'Lloyd's Register Group'. The Lloyd's Register Group assumes no responsibility and
shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused by reliance on the information or advice in this
document or howsoever provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Lloyd's Register Group entity for
the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and
conditions set out in that contract."
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Lighting / Other issues.
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SE, A, E * A Substantial Equivalency, or an Alternative or an Exemption
applies as permitted by the competent authority and as
defined in the DMLC Part I
N/A Not Applicable
Check Item Yes No SE, A, E *
or N/A
Part A Part B
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1.1
Are all sleeping rooms and mess rooms adequately
ventilated?
A3.1.7a
1.2 Is the ship equipped with air conditioning for the seafarer
accommodation, any separate radio room and any centralised
machinery control room? (Exemption may apply for ships
engaged in a trade where temperate climatic conditions do
not require this)
A3.1.7b
1.3 Do all sanitary spaces have ventilation to the open air
independently of any other part of the accommodation?
A3.1.7c
1.4 Is the air in sleeping rooms and mess rooms maintained in a
satisfactory condition? Is the appropriate system of ventilation
in place to ensure a sufficiency of air movement in all climatic
conditions?
B3.1.2.1
1.5 Does the air conditioning system satisfy the following
requirements:
B3.1.2.2
a Maintaining the air at a satisfactory temperature and relative
humidity?
B3.1.2.2a
b Ensuring a sufficiency of air changes in all air conditioned
spaces?
B3.1.2.2a
c Taking account of particular characteristics of ship operations
at sea and not producing excessive noise or vibrations?
B3.1.2.2a
d Does this system facilitate cleaning and disinfection in order
to prevent and control the spread of disease?
B3.1.2.2b
1.6 Is supply power available for the operation of the air
conditioning and ventilation systems available at all times
when required?
B3.1.2.3
2 Heating
2.1 Is there provision for adequate heating on board which is in
operation at all times when required ? (Ships operating
exclusively on voyages in tropical climates may be exempt
from this requirement)
A3.1.7d B3.1.3.1
2.2 Does the heating system maintain the temperature in the
accommodation at a satisfactory level as specified by relevant
national requirements? (ref. DMLC Part I)
B3.1.3.2
2.3 Is steam used for heat transmission within the
accommodation area? (Not permitted)
B3.1.3.2
2.4 Are the radiators and other heating devices placed and
shielded (if necessary) to avoid the risk of fire, danger or
discomfort to the occupants?
B3.1.3.3
3 Lighting
3.1 Is proper lighting provided on board the ship? A3.1.6g
3.2 Are sleeping rooms and mess rooms lit by natural light and
provided with adequate levels of artificial light? (special
arrangements may be permitted in passenger ships - ref.
DMLC Part I)
A3.1.8
DF - deficiency; DT - detention; O - observation
Ventilation
For new ships the 'construction and equipment' requirements of MLC, 2006 apply. For existing ships the 'construction and
equipment' requirements of C92 or C133 apply as applicable.
"This Checklist will be updated from time to time to reflect any changes in the requirements."
This checklist is for use for on board ship inspections only. It does not form part of any accommodation plan approval process.
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3.3 Is electric lighting provided in the seafarer accommodation? B3.1.4.1
3.4 Is secondary lighting provided in the accommodation via
properly constructed lamps or lighting apparatus for
emergency use?
B3.1.4.1
3.5 Are the levels of natural and artificial lighting in accordance
with relevant national standards? (ref. DMLC Part I)
B3.1.4.3
" Lloyd's Register. All rights reserved. 2008"
"Lloyd's Register, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively,
referred to in this clause as the 'Lloyd's Register Group'. The Lloyd's Register Group assumes no responsibility and shall not be
liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever
provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Lloyd's Register Group entity for the provision of this
information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that
contract."
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DF / DT /O
Ventilation
For new ships the 'construction and equipment' requirements of MLC, 2006 apply. For existing ships the 'construction and
equipment' requirements of C92 or C133 apply as applicable.
"This Checklist will be updated from time to time to reflect any changes in the requirements."
This checklist is for use for on board ship inspections only. It does not form part of any accommodation plan approval process.
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Lighting / Other issues.
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"Lloyd's Register, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively,
referred to in this clause as the 'Lloyd's Register Group'. The Lloyd's Register Group assumes no responsibility and shall not be
liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever
provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Lloyd's Register Group entity for the provision of this
information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that
contract."
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SE, A, E * A Substantial Equivalency, or an Alternative or an
Exemption applies as permitted by the competent
authority and as defined in the DMLC Part I
N/A Not Applicable
SR / SRs Sleeping Room / Sleeping Rooms
Check Item Yes No SE, A, E
* or N/A
Part A Part B
DF / DT /O
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1.1 Are all SRs located above the load line? (exemptions
may apply) ** In the case of passenger ships and special
purpose ships special provisions may apply.
(ref. DMLC Part 1)
A3.1.6c
**A3.1.6d
1.2 Are all SRs located amidships or aft? (Exemptions may
apply) (ref. DMLC Part I)
A3.1.6c
1.3 Are any SRs located in the fore part of the ship?
(exemptions may apply) (ref. DMLC Part I)
1.4 Are any SRs located forward of the collision bulkhead?
(Not permitted)
A3.1.6c
1.5 Are there any direct openings between cargo, machinery
spaces, galleys, storerooms, drying rooms or communal
sanitary areas to any of the sleeping rooms? (Not
permitted)
A3.1.6e
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2.1 Are individual SRs provided for each seafarer?
Definition of 'seafarer' to be found in DMLC Part I.
A3.1.9a
**A3.1.9.g
***A3.1.9.h
(**Exemptions may apply to ships of less than 3,000
GRT or special purpose ships) (ref DMLC Part I)
( ***In ships of less than 3,000GRT SR may be occupied
by a maximum of two seafarers)
(**This requirement does not apply to passenger ships)
2.2 Are there separate SRs for women and men? A3.1.9b
2.3 Are SRs of adequate size and properly equipped to
provide comfort and to facilitate tidiness?
A3.1.9c
2.4 Do SRs have a private bathroom, including a toilet?
(Limitations may apply according to factors such as the
ship size, its trade and layout)
B3.1.5.2
2.5 Are SRs arranged such that (a) watches are separated
and (b) no seafarers working during the day share a
room with watchkeepers? (As far as practicable)
B3.1.5.3
2.6 In the case of SRs for petty officers are there more than
two petty officers per SR?
B3.1.5.4
Construction
Arrangements
This checklist is for use for on board ship inspections only. It does not form part of any accommodation plan approval
process.
DF - deficiency; DT - detention; O - observation
For new ships the 'construction and equipment' requirements of MLC, 2006 apply. For existing ships the 'construction and
equipment' requirements of C92 or C133 apply as applicable.
"This Checklist will be updated from time to time to reflect any changes in the requirements."
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3.1 In each SR is each seafarer provided with a clothes
locker (minimum 475 litres) and a draw or equivalent of
not less than 56 litres capacity? Combined units are
permitted but shall be 500 litres minimum. Are all lockers
provided with a shelf and are able to be locked?
A3.1.9.n
3.2 Is each SR provided with a table or desk and
comfortable seating accommodation as necessary?
A3.1.9.o
3.3 Is the furniture provided in the SRs made of smooth,
hard material not liable to warp or corrode?
B3.1.5.13
3.4 Are all SRs provided with a mirror, small cabinets for
toilet requisites, a book rack, a sufficient number of coat
hooks, an electric reading light at the head of each berth
and curtains or the equivalent for the side-lights?
B.3.1.4.2
B3.1.5.14
B.3.1.5.15
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Space occupied by berths and lockers, chests of
drawers and seats should be included in the
measurement of the floor area. Small or irregularly
shaped spaces which do not add effectively to the space
available for free movement and cannot be used for
installing furniture should be excluded.
B3.1.5.6
4.1 Does the floor area in all single berth SRs satisfy the
following minimum size requirements:
A3.1.9f
a 4.5m in ships of less than 3,000 GRT (A reduction in
size may apply if permitted by the competent authority)
(ref DMLC Part I)
A3.1.9f.i
A3.1.9g
b 5.5m in ships of 3,000 GRT or over but less than
10,000 GRT
A3.1.9f.ii
c 7m in ships of 10,000 GRT or more A3.1.9f.iii
4.2 On ships of less than 3,000 GRT other than
passenger ships and special purpose ships: - Is the
maximum occupancy of 2 persons per SR met and is the
floor area not less than 7m?
A3.1.9h
4.3 On passenger ships and special purpose ships: - Is
the floor area of SRs, which are occupied seafarers not
performing the duties of ship's officers, not less than:
A3.1.9i
(a) 7.5m - 2 persons? A3.1.9i.i
(b) 11.5m - 3 persons? A3.1.9i.ii
(c ) 14.5m - 4 persons? A3.1.9i.iii
4.4 On special purpose ships: - Is the floor of SRs when
occupied by more than 4 persons per room not less than
3.6m per person?
A3.1.9j
4.5 On passenger ships and special purpose ships: - Is
the floor area of SRs for junior officers not less than
7.5m when no private sitting room / day room is
provided?
A3.1.9l
Measurement of floor area
General
Officers' SRs
Non Single Berth SRs
Single Berth SRs
Floor Area of SRs
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4.6 On passenger ships and special purpose ships: - Is
the floor area of SRs for senior officers not less than
8.5m when no private sitting room / day room is
provided?
A3.1.9l
4.7 On ships other than passenger ships and special
purpose ships: - Is the floor area of SRs for ships'
officers, where there is no private sitting room or day
room provided, not less than;
A3.1.9.k
a 7.5m in ships of less than 3,000 GRT? A3.1.9.k
b 8.5m in ships of 3,000 GRT or over but less than
10,000GRT?
A3.1.9.k
c 10m in ships of 10,000GRT or over? A3.1.9.k
4.8 Doe the master, the chief engineer and the chief
navigating officer (including second engineer, if
practicable) have an adjoining sitting room, day room or
an equivalent in addition to their SR? (An exemption
may apply to ships of less than 3,000 GRT) (ref DMLC
Part I)
A3.1.9m B3.1.5.5
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5.1 Is a separate sleeping berth provided for each seafarer? A3.1.9d
5.2 Do all berths satisfy the minimum inside size dimensions
of 198 x 80 cm?
A3.1.9e
5.3 Are any berths arranged in tiers of more than two? B3.1.5.7
5.4 Are all berths placed along the ship's side of single tier
where a sidelight is situated above such a berth?
B3.1.5.7
5.5 Are all the lower berths in double tier arrangements not
less than 30cm above the floor AND is the upper berth
placed approximately midway between the bottom of the
lower berth and the lower side of the deckhead beams?
B3.1.5.8
5.6 Are all upper berths in double tier arrangements fitted
with a dust-proof bottom fitted beneath the bottom
mattress or spring bottom?
B3.1.5.12
5.7 Are the framework and lee-boards (if fitted) of all berths
made of approved material, hard, smooth and not likely
to corrode or to harbour vermin?
B3.1.5.9
5.8 Are all berths of tubular frame construction such that the
tubular frames are completely sealed and without any
perforations which would give access to vermin?
B3.1.5.10
5.9 Are all berths provided with a mattress with cushioning
bottom or a combined cushioning mattress, including a
spring bottom or a spring mattress? Is the mattress and
cushioning material made of approved material? (ref
DMLC Part I)
B3.1.5.11
5.10 Are all mattresses and cushioning materials used made
of material unlikely to harbour vermin? (ref DMLC Part I)
B3.1.5.11
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6.1 Does each SR have a washbasin with hot and cold
running fresh water; except in cases when such a
washbasin is situated in a private bathroom? (This does
not apply to passenger ships)
A3.1.11d
6.2 Are all SRs adequately ventilated? A3.1.7a B3.1.2.1
Other
Berth size and construction
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6.3 Are SRs lit by natural light and provided with adequate
artificial light in accordance with relevant national
standards? (Special arrangements may be set for
passenger ships) (ref. DMLC Part I)
A3.1.8 B3.1.4.3
"Lloyd's Register, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and
collectively, referred to in this clause as the 'Lloyd's Register Group'. The Lloyd's Register Group assumes no responsibility
and shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused by reliance on the information or advice in this
document or howsoever provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Lloyd's Register Group entity
for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and
conditions set out in that contract."
" Lloyd's Register. All rights reserved. 2008"
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SE, A, E * A Substantial Equivalency, or an Alternative or an
Exemption applies as permitted by the competent
authority and as defined in the DMLC Part I
N/A Not Applicable
MR/MRs Mess Room / Mess Rooms
SF Sanitary Facilities
Check Item Yes No SE, A, E
* or N/A
Part A Part B
DF / DT /O
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1.1 Are MRs located as close as possible to the galley
and apart from SRs? (Exemption may apply to ships
of less than 3,000 GRT -ref. DMLC Part I)
A3.1.10a
1.2 Are MRs, taking due account of the number of
seafarers on board, of adequate size, comfort,
properly equipped and furnished, including ongoing
refreshment facilities?
A3.1.10b
1.3 Has provision been made for separate and common
MRs facilities in accordance with the vessel's DMLC
Part I and Part II taking into account seafarers'
religious, cultural and social needs?
A3.1.10b B3.1.6.1
B3.1.6.2
1.4 Are MRs adequately ventilated? A3.1.7a
1.5 Are MRs lit by natural light and provided with
adequate artificial light?
A3.1.8
1.6 Does the floor area of MRs satisfy the requirement of
1.5m per person of the planned seating capacity?
(this does not apply to passenger ships)
B3.1.6.3
1.7 Do all MRs have a sufficient number of tables and
seating for the greatest number of seafarers likely to
be using the MR at any one time?
B3.1.6.4
1.8 Do MRs have the following facilities on board:
a a refrigerator of convenient location and capacity? B3.1.6.5a
b facilities for hot beverages? B3.1.6.5b
c cool water facilities? B3.1.6.5c
d lockers for mess utensils and proper facilities for
washing utensils (if pantries are not accessible to
MRs)?
B3.1.6.6
1.9 Are the tops of tables and seats in the MRs made of
damp-resistant material?
B3.1.6.7
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2.1 Do all SF provide minimum standards of health and
hygiene and reasonable comfort?
A3.1.11a
2.2 Are separate SF provided for men and women? A3.1.11a
DF - deficiency; DT - detention; O - observation
Sanitary Facilities (SF)
Mess Rooms (MRs)
For new ships the 'construction and equipment' requirements of MLC, 2006 apply. For existing ships the 'construction and
equipment' requirements of C92 or C133 apply as applicable.
"This Checklist will be updated from time to time to reflect any changes in the requirements."
This checklist is for use for on board ship inspections only. It does not form part of any accommodation plan approval process.
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Check Item Yes No SE, A, E
* or N/A
Part A Part B
DF / DT /O
2.3 Do all seafarers have convenient access to SF? A3.1.11a
2.4 Are there SF within easy access of the navigating
bridge and the machinery space or near the engine
room control centre? (Exemption may apply to ships
of less than 3,000 GRT) (ref DMLC Part I)
A3.1.11b
2.5 Are the following SF provided for at a convenient
location for those seafarers who do not have personal
SFs? For every 6 seafarers or less a minimum of:
A3.1.11c
a 1 toilet A3.1.11c
b 1 wash basin A3.1.11c
c 1 tub or shower or both A3.1.11c
2.6 Do the SF used by more than one person comply with
the following:
a floors of durable material, imperious to damp and
properly drained?
B3.1.7.3a
b bulkheads made of steel or other approved material
and watertight up to at least 23 centimetres above the
deck level?
B3.1.7.3b
c sufficiently lit, heated and ventilated? B3.1.7.3c
d Are such toilets (a) situated convenient to but
separate from SRs and wash rooms and (b) without
direct access from the SRs or from a passage
between the SRs and the toilets to which there is no
other access? (the exception to this requirement is
when a toilet is located in a compartment between
two SRs having a total of not more than four
seafarers).
B3.1.7.3d
e where there is more than one toilet in a common SF
compartment there should be screening provided to
secure privacy?
B3.1.7.3e
2.7 Are SRs provided with a washbasin having hot and
cold running fresh water? (This does not apply in
cases where washbasins are provided in the private
bathroom and does not apply to passenger ships)
A3.1.11d
2.8 Is hot and cold running fresh water available in all
wash places?
A3.1.11f
2.9 Are all washbasins and tub baths of adequate size
and constructed of approved material with a smooth
surface not liable to crack, flake or corrode?
B3.1.7.1
2.10 Are all toilets of an approved pattern and provided
with an ample flush of water (or other suitable flushing
means) which is available at all times and
independently controllable?
B3.1.7.2
2.11 On passenger ships, normally engaged on
voyages of not more than four hours duration, are
all the special arrangements or exemptions with
regard to the SA in accordance to that specified by
the competent authority? (ref. DMLC Part I)
A3.1.11e
3 Laundry facilities
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Mess Rooms
Sanitary Facilities
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Check Item Yes No SE, A, E
* or N/A
Part A Part B
DF / DT /O
3.1 Are there appropriately located and equipment
laundry facilities provided on board the ship?
A3.1.13
3.2 Are laundry facilities provided with the following
equipment;
B3.1.7.4
a Washing machines? B3.1.7.4a
b Drying machines or adequately heated and ventilated
drying rooms?
B3.1.7.4b
c Irons and ironing boards or equivalent? B3.1.7.4c
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SE, A, E * A Substantial Equivalency, or an Alternative or an
Exemption applies as permitted by the competent
authority and as defined in the DMLC Part I
N/A Not Applicable
HA Hospital Accommodation
RF Recreational Facilities
Check Item Yes No SE, A, E *
or N/A
Part A Part B
DF / DT /O
1
1.1 Is separate hospital accommodation provided on board for
exclusively medical purposes? (applies to ships carrying 15 or
more seafarers and engaged in voyages of more than 3 days)
(Exemption may apply to ships engaged in coastal trade)
A3.1.12
1.2 Is the HA easy to access, comfortable and conducive to the
occupants' receiving prompt and proper attention?
A3.1.12
1.3 Is the HA designed for the purpose of consultation and the
giving of first aid / medical aid, and to prevent the spread of
infectious diseases?
B3.1.8.1.
1.4 Is the arrangement of the HA entrance, berths, lighting,
ventilation, heating and water supply designed in such a way
as to ensure comfort and to facilitate the occupants'
treatment?
B3.1.8.2
1.5 Is the number of berths in the HA in accordance with national
requirements? (ref. DMLC Part I)
B3.1.8.3
1.6 Is the HA provided with SF for exclusive use by the occupants
of the HA either as part of the HA or in close proximity to it?
Does such SF include at a minimum 1 toilet, I washbasin and
1 tub or shower?
B3.1.8.4
2
2.1 Are recreational facilities, amenities and services provided for
the seafarer on board ship?
A3.1.17 B3.1.11.4
2.2 Are the RF provided on board provided at no cost to the
seafarer?
B3.1.11.4
2.3 Do the RF satisfy the requirements on H&S protection and
accident prevention as prescribed in Reg. 4.3 and Reg. 4.3
associated Code requirements?
A3.1.17
Reg. 4.3
A4.3
B4.3
2.4 Do the RF on board include at a minimum a bookcase and
facilities for reading, writing and where applicable games?
B3.1.11.2
2.5 Is a canteen provided? (ref. DMLC Part 1) B3.1.11.3
3
3.1 Do the seafarers on board have access to ship-to-shore
telephone communications, email and Internet facilities, where
available. Are any charges made for the use of such facilities
reasonable in amount?
B3.1.11.4j
For new ships the 'construction and equipment' requirements of MLC, 2006 apply. For existing ships the 'construction and
equipment' requirements of C92 or C133 apply as applicable.
This Checklist will be updated from time to time to reflect any changes in the requirements.
DF - deficiency; DT - detention; O - observation
Mail and ship visit arrangements
Hospital Accommodation (HA)
Recreational Facilities (RF)
This checklist is for use for on board ship inspections only. It does not form part of any accommodation plan approval process.
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Check Item Yes No SE, A, E *
or N/A
Part A Part B
DF / DT /O
3.2 Is seafarers' mail reliably and expeditiously sent from the
vessel?
B3.1.11.5
3.3 Are seafarers granted permission to have their partners,
relatives and friends on board as visitors whilst the vessel is in
port? (ref. DMLC Part 1)
B3.1.11.6
3.4 Are seafarers given the possibility to be accompanied by their
partners on the occasional voyage where it is practicable and
reasonable? Suitable berth arrangements to be made.
(ref. DMLC Part 1)
B3.1.11.7
B3.1.5.1
4
4.1 Are separate facilities for engine department personnel to
change their clothes provided? If so:
B3.1.9
a are such facilities located outside the machinery space and
with easy access to it?
B3.1.9.1a
b are such facilities fitted with individual clothes lockers; tubs or
showers or both; and washbasins having hot and cold running
fresh water?
B3.1.9.1b
5
5.1 Are clean bedding and mess utensils supplied by the ship
owner for use by the seafarers on board during service on the
ship?
B3.1.10.1a
5.2 Is the bedding provided of a good quality and are the mess
utensils made of approved materials which can be easily
cleaned?
B3.1.10.1b
5.3 Are towels, soap and toilet paper provided for all seafarers by
the ship owner?
B3.1.10.1c
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Bedding, mess utensils and miscellaneous provisions
Engine room changing room facilities
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Food and Catering
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SE, A, E * A Substantial Equivalency, or an Alternative or an
Exemption applies as permitted by the competent
authority and as defined in the DMLC Part I
Check Item Yes No SE, A, E
*
Part A Part B
DF / DT /O
1 Food and catering standards
1.1 Is there adequate quantities of food and water supplies
on board taking due regard of the number of seafarers
on board, their religious requirements and cultural
practices as they pertain to food, and the duration and
nature of the voyage? (Quantity specified in DMLC Part
I)
A3.2.2a
1.2 Is the quality of such food and water on board suitable? A3.2.2a
1.3 Is the food on board of appropriate nutritional value and
variety?
A3.2.2a
1.4 Is the organisation and equipment of the catering
department capable of providing seafarers on board
with varied and nutritious meals?
A3.2.2b
1.5 Are seafarers charged for their food ? Reg. 3.2.2
1.6 Are the catering equipment and facilities including food
preparation areas, galleys and store rooms hygienic and
maintained in a hygienic condition?
A3.2.2b
2
2.1 Are any seafarers below the age of 18 years employed
or engaged as a ship's cook?
A3.2.8
2.2 Are all seafarers employed in any capacity as catering
staff properly trained or instructed for their positions and
tasks to be performed?
A3.2.2c
2.3 Are all seafarers employed as ship's cooks properly
trained, qualified and found competent (in accordance
with the specific Flag State requirements) in areas
including food and personal hygiene as well as handling
and storage of food on board ship? (ref. DMLC Part I)
A3.2.3
A3.2.4
A3.2.5
A3.2.6
B3.2.2.1
B3.2.2.2
B3.2.2.3
2.4 Is the ship required to carry a qualified cook? A3.2.5
2.5 Is there a qualified cook on board? A3.2.5
A3.3.6
3
3.1 Are frequent documented inspections carried out on
board with respect to the supplies of food and drinking
water?
A3.2.7
3.2 Are frequent documented inspections carried out on
board with respect to all spaces and equipment used for
the storage and handling of food and drinking water?
A3.2.7
DF - deficiency; DT - detention; O - observation
This checklist is for use for on board ship inspections only. It does not form part of any accommodation plan approval
process.
Qualifications of catering staff
Documented inspections by the Master
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3.3 Are frequent documented inspections carried out on
board with respect to galley and other equipment for the
preparation and the service of meals?
A3.2.7
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