1. Recreation accommodation, conveniently situated
and appropriately furnished, shall be provided for officers and for
ratings. Where this is not provided separately from the mess rooms
the latter shall be planned, furnished and equipped to give recreational
facilities.
2. Furnishings for recreation accommodation shall
as a minimum include a bookcase and facilities for reading, writing
and, where practicable, for games.
3. In respect of ships of 8,000 tons or over,
a smoking room or library room in which films or television may be
shown and a hobby and games room shall be provided; consideration
shall be given to the provision of a swimming pool.
4. In connection with the planning of recreation
accommodation, the competent authority shall give consideration to
the provision of a canteen.