# The Merchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) Regulations 1997, Regulation 24: Recreation spaces


(1) Recreation rooms, conveniently situated and appropriately furnished, shall be provided for officers and ratings. Where these are not provided separately from the mess rooms the latter shall be planned, furnished and equipped to give recreational facilities. Furnishings for recreation accommodation shall as a minimum include a bookcase and facilities for reading, writing and, where practicable, for games.
(2) In every ship of 8,000 tons or over the following shall be provided for the crew—
(a) facilities for watching films and television;
(b) a separate hobbies and games room; and
(c) where practicable, a swimming pool.
(3) In every ship, deck space permanently reserved for the use of the crew for recreational purposes shall be provided on an open deck. The space shall be adequate in area having regard to the number of persons in the crew and the size of the ship.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1508/regulation/24 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-crew-accommodation-regulations-1997/regulation-24
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