Accommodation regulations

Every vessel shall conform as far as practicable to the requirements on the International Labour Organization (ILO/OIT) Conventions concerning Crew Accommodation on Board Ships ratified by the Government of Belize. Additionally, electric heaters, if fitted, shall be of a fixed type and located away from readily ignitable materials. Open-flame heaters shall not be permitted. Gas or kerosene stoves and water heaters, if fitted, shall be installed in well-ventilated rooms with low-level air exhaust. Gas bottles or reservoirs shall be located in the open air. Gas-piping shall be of copper or steel. Special care shall be taken to avoid the danger of fire or explosion.