No. 133 - Accommodation of Crews (Supplementary Provisions), 1970

Provisions

• This Convention is designed to supplement the provisions of Convention 92, in view of the rapidly changing characteristics of both the construction and the operation of modern ships.
• This Convention prescribes the minimum floor area and occupancy rates for sleeping rooms, and minimum mess, recreation and ablutions facilities. It permits variation for distinctive religious and social practices, and provides for alterations in existing ships.
• The shipowners' and seafarers' organisations must be consulted on any variations to the standard requirements, on the drafting and administration of regulations, and on alterations to ships that already existed at the time of ratification.
• Adequate inspection is required, specified persons are to be responsible for compliance, and there must be penalties for violations.

Administered by

Maritime New Zealand

• Maritime Transport Act 1994
• Maritime Rules Part 51 - Crew Accommodation

How New Zealand implements it

• Part 51 - Crew Accommodation of the maritime rules pursuant to the Maritime Transport Act gives effect to the requirements of this Convention.

This Convention is not applicable to Tokelau.

Ratified - 31 May 1977

Total ratifications - 32

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