Singapore legislation

Regulation 6

of Merchant Shipping (Provisions and Water) Regulations

Regulation 6

Inspections

Amended byS 182/2014 wef 01/04/2014

Subregulation 1

The master of a ship shall ensure that the following inspections are carried out at least once a week:

(a)

the supplies of provisions and drinking water on board are inspected to check for compliance with regulations 3, 4 and 5;

(b)

all spaces and equipment used for the storage and handling of provisions and drinking water are inspected to ensure hygienic conditions; and (c)the galley and other equipment for the preparation and service of meals are inspected to ensure hygienic conditions.

Subregulation 2

Every inspection under paragraph (1) shall be carried out by —

(a)

the master of the ship; or

(b)

a person authorised by the master.

Subregulation 3

Amended byS 182/2014 wef 01/04/2014

The master of the ship shall ensure that the results of any inspection referred to in paragraph (1) are recorded in the official log‑book of the ship.