Article 14
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Article 14

  1. In any ship carrying a crew of fifteen or more and engaged in a voyage of more than three days' duration, separate hospital accommodation shall be provided. The competent authority may relax this requirement in respect of vessels engaged in coastal trade.

  2. The hospital accommodation shall be suitably situated, so that it is easy of access and so that the occupants may be comfortably housed and may receive proper attention in all weathers.

  3. The arrangement of the entrance, berths, lighting, ventilation, heating and water supply shall be designed to ensure the comfort and facilitate the treatment of the occupants.

  4. The number of hospital berths required shall be prescribed by the competent authority.

  5. Water closet accommodation shall be provided for the exclusive use of the occupants of the hospital accommodation, either as part of the accommodation or in close proximity thereto.

  6. Hospital accommodation shall not be used for other than medical purposes.

  7. An approved medicine chest with readily understandable instructions shall be carried in every ship which does not carry a doctor.

Parent topic: Part III. Crew Accommodation Requirements
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