Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

48 Sanitary facilities for vessels engaged in voyages of more than four hours must be equipped with

• (a) a minimum of one toilet, one wash basin and one tub or shower, provided at a convenient location for every group of not more than six persons who do not have a personal toilet, wash basin and tub or shower;

• (b) taps that provide fresh water are clearly marked to indicate whether the water supply is hot or cold;

• (c) wash basins made of vitreous china, vitreous enamelled iron or other material having a smooth and impervious surface that is not likely to crack, flake or corrode; and

• (d) toilets that have

  • (i) a bowl of vitreous china or other suitable material,

  • (ii) a hinged seat,

  • (iii) a trap constructed in a manner that facilitates cleaning,

  • (iv) an adequate flush of water, and

  • (v) a soil pipe of adequate size that is constructed in a manner that facilitates cleaning and minimizes the risk of obstruction.