12.1 There shall be sufficient hand holds and
grab-rails within the accommodation to allow safe movement around
the accommodation when the vessel is in a seaway.
12.2 Heavy items of equipment such as batteries,
cooking appliances, etc., shall be securely fastened in place to prevent
movement due to severe motions of the vessel. Stowage lockers containing
heavy items shall have lids or doors with secure fastening.
12.3 Means of escape from accommodation spaces
shall satisfy the requirements of regulation II/4, II/9.2 and II/9.3.
12.4 Effective means of ventilation shall be provided
to enclosed spaces which may be entered by persons on board.
12.5 An adequate standard of accommodation for
all on board shall be provided particularly in vessels intended to
be at sea for more than 24 hours,. In providing such accommodation,
primary concern shall be directed towards ensuring the health and
safety aspects of persons e.g. the ventilation, lighting, water services,
galley services, access and escape arrangements.
12.6 On vessels which carry berthed persons below
deck, mechanical ventilation shall be provided to accommodation spaces,
which are situated completely below the level of the weather deck,
excluding any coach roof. As far as practicable, such ventilation
arrangements shall be designed to provide at least 6 changes of air
per hour when the access openings to the spaces are closed and have
an emergency shut down switch located outside of the space for use
in case of fire.