Singapore legislation

Regulation 14

of Merchant Shipping (Special Limits Passenger Ships) Safety Regulations

Regulation 14

General

Subregulation 1

Permanent awnings or structures and side curtains shall be fitted for the protection of passengers accommodated on every deck of a ship against inclement weather.

Subregulation 2

A ship shall be provided with sufficient seats to accommodate all the passengers which it is certified to carry.

Subregulation 3

The seating arrangement shall be such as not to impede emergency exits.

Subregulation 4

An oil fuel space shall be separated from any enclosed space used for the carriage or accommodation of passengers by gastight partitions to the satisfaction of the Director.

Subregulation 5

An open or partially decked ship shall not be certified to carry more than 150 passengers.