1. In ships of 1,600 tons or over there shall
be provided-
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(a) a separate compartment containing a water
closet and a wash basin having hot and cold running fresh water, within
easy access of the navigating bridge deck primarily for those on duty
in the area; and
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(b) a water closet and a wash basin having hot
and cold running fresh water, within easy access of the machinery
space if not fitted near the engine room control centre.
2. In ships of 1,600 tons or over, other than
ships in which private sleeping rooms and private or semi-private
bathrooms are provided for all engine department personnel, facilities
for changing clothes shall be provided which shall be-
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(a) located outside the machinery space but with
easy access to it; and
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(b) fitted with individual clothes lockers as
well as with tubs and/or shower baths and wash basins having hot and
cold running fresh water.