Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)SchedulesEighth ScheduleWork In Fishing Convention, 2007AnnexesAnnex IIISleeping RoomsAlley and Food Storage Facilities |
| 1. | Cooking equipment shall be provided on board. To the extent not expressly provided otherwise, this equipment shall be fitted, where practicable, in a separate galley. |
| 2. | The galley, or cooking area where a separate galley is not provided, shall be of adequate size for the purpose, well lit and ventilated, and properly equipped and maintained. |
| 3. | For vessels of 24 metres in length and over, there shall be a separate galley. |
| 4. | The containers of butane or propane gas used for cooking purposes in a galley shall be kept on the open deck and in a shelter which is designed to protect them from external heat sources and external impact. |
| 5. | A suitable place for provisions of adequate capacity shall be provided which can be kept dry, cool and well ventilated in order to avoid deterioration of the stores and, to the extent not expressly provided otherwise, refrigerators or other low-temperature storage shall be used, where possible. |
| 6. | For vessels of 24 metres in length and over, a provisions storeroom and refrigerator and other low-temperature storage shall be used. |