Section 4
of Merchant Shipping (Crew Accomodation) Regulations, 2007
Section 4
(1)
Subject to sub-regulation (3), before the construction of a ship is begun, a plan of the ship, showing the location and general arrangement of the crew accommodation, shall be submitted to the Director or an authorised organisation for approval.
(2)
Subject to sub-regulation (3), before -
{a} the construction of the crew accommodation in a new ship is begun; or
(b)
the crew accommodation in an existing ship is substantially altered or reconstructed, detailed plans of, and information concerning, the accommodation, showing the allocation of each space, the disposition of furniture and fittings, the means and arrangement of ventilation, lighting and heating and the sanitary arrangements, shall be submitted to the Director or an authorised organisation for approval.
(3)
Where-
{a)
permission is granted by the Director or an authorised organisation; or
(b)
an alteration or reconstruction of the crew accommodation in a ship is temporary or is being carried out as a consequence of an emergency or an accident, the plans referred to in sub-regulations ( 1) and (2) may be submitted to the
Director or an authorised organisation as soon as practicable.
Surveys and certificates.