The following functions shall be discharged by the competent
authority, except in so far as these functions are adequately discharged
in virtue of collective agreements:
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(a)
the framing and enforcement of
regulations concerning food and water supplies, catering, and the
construction, location, ventilation, heating, lighting, water system
and equipment of galleys and other catering department spaces on board
ship, including store rooms and refrigerated chambers;
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(b)
the inspection of food and water
supplies and of the accommodation, arrangements and equipment on board
ship for the storage, handling and preparation of food;
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(c)
the certification of such members
of the catering department staff as are required to possess prescribed
qualifications;
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(d)
research into, and educational
and propaganda work concerning, methods of ensuring proper food supply
and catering service.